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Sunflower seed vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Avocado

  • Avocado has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3 than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 221% more than Avocado.
  • Sunflower seed has 133 times more Selenium than Avocado. While Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, Avocado has only 0.4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 +550%
Contains more Iron +854.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1020.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1169.2%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +681.3%
Contains more Copper +847.4%
Contains more Manganese +1273.2%
Contains more Selenium +13150%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +854.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1020.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1169.2%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +681.3%
Contains more Copper +847.4%
Contains more Manganese +1273.2%
Contains more Selenium +13150%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%

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 E +1599%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.3%
Contains more Folate +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E +1599%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.3%
Contains more Folate +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +939%
Contains more Fats +251%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +91.8%
Contains more Water +1448.2%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +939%
Contains more Fats +251%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +91.8%
Contains more Water +1448.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1174.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1174.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +4066.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +4066.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 1.83g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 2g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 14.66g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 8.53g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 160kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 2.62g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 8.6g 6.7g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 12mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.55mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 29mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 52mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 485mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 5mg 0.64mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.19mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.142mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 0.4µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 35.17mg 2.07mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.067mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.738mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.257mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 81µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.025mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.073mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.084mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.143mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.132mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.038mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.097mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.107mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.049mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 2.126g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 9.799g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.816g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Avocado
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
156%
Sunflower seed
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
21%
Avocado

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 - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

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

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