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Sunflower seed vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and Groat

  • Sunflower seed is richer than Groat in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Sunflower seed is 115% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 8 times more Folate than Groat. Sunflower seed contains 227µg of Folate, while Groat contains 30µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Buckwheat.

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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 +333.3%
Contains more Iron +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +538.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
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 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +538.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%

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.
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Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540.5%
Contains more Folate +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.233
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540.5%
Contains more Folate +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +1413.5%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
Contains more Water +106.1%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +1413.5%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
Contains more Water +106.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1681.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2126.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1681.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2126.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Groat Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 61.5g Groat
Protein 20.78g 13.25g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 3.4g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 71.5g Groat
Calories 584kcal 343kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Groat
Fiber 8.6g 10g Groat
Calcium 78mg 18mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 2.2mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 231mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 347mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 460mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 5mg 2.4mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 1.1mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 1.3mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 8.3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.101mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 7.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.21mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 30µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.192mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.506mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.498mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.832mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.672mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.172mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.52mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.678mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.309mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.741g Groat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.04g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.039g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.714g)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.