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Macadamia vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Macadamia and Sunflower seed?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 231% more.
  • Macadamia has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Sunflower seed. While Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Sunflower seed has only 4.455g.

We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +111.8%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.1%
Contains more Potassium +75.3%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +1372.2%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +111.8%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.1%
Contains more Potassium +75.3%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +1372.2%
Equal in Calcium - 78

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Contains more Folate +1963.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Contains more Folate +1963.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Protein +162.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Water +247.8%
Contains more Other +165.8%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Protein +162.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Water +247.8%
Contains more Other +165.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1440.4%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1440.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +77.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +77.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macadamia Sunflower seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 7.91g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 75.77g 51.46g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 718kcal 584kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 2.62g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 8.6g
Calcium 85mg 78mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 130mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 188mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 368mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 5mg 9mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.756mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 4.131mg 1.95mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0.54mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 11µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.37mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.602mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.018mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.023mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.363mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.195mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 12.061g 4.455g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 18.528g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macadamia Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Macadamia
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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