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Sunflower seed vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunflower seed and Oysters

  • Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Folate, yet Oysters is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Oysters covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 729% more than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed contains 41 times more Vitamin B1 than Oysters. While Sunflower seed contains 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, Oysters contains only 0.036mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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 Magnesium +828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.2%
Contains more Potassium +364%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +229.9%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +1472%
Contains more Copper +217.1%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.2%
Contains more Potassium +364%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +229.9%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +1472%
Contains more Copper +217.1%

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 +1968.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2104.9%
Contains more Folate +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1968.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2104.9%
Contains more Folate +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +1404.7%
Contains more Carbs +267%
Contains more Other +99.3%
Contains more Water +1553.1%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +1404.7%
Contains more Carbs +267%
Contains more Other +99.3%
Contains more Water +1553.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3561.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2091%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3561.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2091%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 5.45g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 11.42g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 3.42g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 5.45g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 102kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 2.62g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 5.25mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 325mg 35mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 194mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 139mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 166mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 1.8mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 1.95mg 0.591mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 39.5µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 35.17mg 1.7mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.036mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.18mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.85mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.447mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.061mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 14µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.138mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.046mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.459mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.716mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.762mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.257mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.413mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.523mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.22mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.068g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.506g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.056g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.