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Sunflower seed vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Mackerel

  • Sunflower seed has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed has 114 times more Folate than Mackerel. While Sunflower seed has 227µg of Folate, Mackerel has only 2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +420%
Contains more Iron +234.4%
Contains more Magnesium +235.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +431.9%
Contains more Copper +1814.9%
Contains more Manganese +9650%
Equal in Selenium - 51.6
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +234.4%
Contains more Magnesium +235.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +431.9%
Contains more Copper +1814.9%
Contains more Manganese +9650%
Equal in Selenium - 51.6

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 C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +11250%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +11250%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +1026.2%
Contains more Other +67.3%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +1026.2%
Contains more Other +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176

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 Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 0g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 51.46g 17.81g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 0g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 262kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Mackerel
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 15mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.57mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 97mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 278mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 401mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 83mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.94mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.094mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 51.6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.159mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 6.85mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.99mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.46mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.267mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.099mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.937mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.494mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.931mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 1.228mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 7.006g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 4.3g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.