Sunflower seed vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Sunflower seed and Cumin
- Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Potassium.
- Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 764% more than Sunflower seed.
- Cumin has 23 times less Folate than Sunflower seed. Sunflower seed has 227µg of Folate, while Cumin has 10µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, cumin seed.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+32.3%
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Sodium
-94.6%
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Copper
+107.6%
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Selenium
+919.2%
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Calcium
+1093.6%
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Iron
+1164%
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Magnesium
+12.6%
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Potassium
+177.2%
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Manganese
+70.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.8
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Phosphorus
+32.3%
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Sodium
-94.6%
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Copper
+107.6%
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Selenium
+919.2%
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Calcium
+1093.6%
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Iron
+1164%
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Magnesium
+12.6%
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Potassium
+177.2%
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Manganese
+70.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.8
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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Vitamin E
+956.2%
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Vitamin B1
+135.7%
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Vitamin B3
+82%
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Vitamin B6
+209.2%
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Folate
+2170%
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Vitamin A
+2440%
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Vitamin C
+450%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.327
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Vitamin E
+956.2%
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Vitamin B1
+135.7%
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Vitamin B3
+82%
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Vitamin B6
+209.2%
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Folate
+2170%
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Vitamin A
+2440%
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Vitamin C
+450%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.327
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+16.7%
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Fats
+131.1%
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Carbs
+121.2%
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Water
+70.4%
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Other
+151.5%
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
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3.03 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
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7.62 g
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Protein
+16.7%
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Fats
+131.1%
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Carbs
+121.2%
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+70.4%
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+151.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+605.6%
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
Saturated Fat:
1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.279 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+605.6%
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 33.74g |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 22.27g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 44.24g |
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| Calories | 584kcal | 375kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.62g | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 10.5g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 931mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 66.36mg |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 366mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 499mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 1788mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 168mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 4.8mg |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.867mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 3.333mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1270IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 3.33mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 7.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.628mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 4.579mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.435mg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 1.535g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 14.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 3.279g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.