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Porridge vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Porridge.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 234% higher.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties used 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.
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
8
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +6400%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +3931.3%
Contains more Zinc +3746.2%
Contains more Copper +4400%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1792.9%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Sunflower seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +6400%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +3931.3%
Contains more Zinc +3746.2%
Contains more Copper +4400%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1792.9%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
9
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +175750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1491.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10246.2%
Contains more Folate +1791.7%
Porridge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Sunflower seed
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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +175750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1491.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10246.2%
Contains more Folate +1791.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
4
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains more Water +1752.2%
Contains more Protein +1343.1%
Contains more Fats +24404.8%
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Other +1277.3%
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Sunflower seed
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 Water +1752.2%
Contains more Protein +1343.1%
Contains more Fats +24404.8%
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Other +1277.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
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2
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20195.6%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Sunflower seed
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20195.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 1.44g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0.21g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 10.52g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 50kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 0.03g 2.62g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 87mg 78mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 5mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 15mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 16mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 6mg 9mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.04mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 2.8µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0.02mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 12µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.045mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.063mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.11mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.037mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.027mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.07mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.033mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.033g 4.455g Porridge
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.