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Mayonnaise vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mayonnaise and Sunflower seed

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, while Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 213% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +32400%
Contains more Phosphorus +3042.9%
Contains more Potassium +3125%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +3233.3%
Contains more Copper +9373.7%
Contains more Manganese +27757.1%
Contains more Selenium +2204.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +32400%
Contains more Phosphorus +3042.9%
Contains more Potassium +3125%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +3233.3%
Contains more Copper +9373.7%
Contains more Manganese +27757.1%
Contains more Selenium +2204.3%

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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +972.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16712.5%
Contains more Folate +4440%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +972.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16712.5%
Contains more Folate +4440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Water +357.7%
Contains more Protein +2064.6%
Contains more Carbs +3408.8%
Contains more Other +53.8%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 +45.5%
Contains more Water +357.7%
Contains more Protein +2064.6%
Contains more Carbs +3408.8%
Contains more Other +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.528
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.528

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +420.8%
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +420.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 0.96g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 74.85g 51.46g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 680kcal 584kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 2.62g Mayonnaise
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 8mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.21mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 1mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 21mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 20mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 635mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.15mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.019mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.007mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 2.3µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 65IU 50IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 5µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.095mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.072mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.035mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.074mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.026mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.187g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 11.703g 4.455g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 23.137g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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%
Mayonnaise
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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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