Sunflower seed vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Sunflower seed and Spelt?
- Sunflower seed is richer than Spelt in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Manganese.
- Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 233% more.
- Sunflower seed has 17 times more Folate than Spelt. While Sunflower seed has 227µg of Folate, Spelt has only 13µg.
We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spelt, cooked types in this article.
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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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Calcium
+680%
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Iron
+214.4%
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Magnesium
+563.3%
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Phosphorus
+340%
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Potassium
+351%
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Zinc
+300%
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Copper
+737.2%
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Manganese
+78.7%
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Selenium
+1225%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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Calcium
+680%
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Iron
+214.4%
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Magnesium
+563.3%
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Phosphorus
+340%
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Potassium
+351%
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Zinc
+300%
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Copper
+737.2%
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Manganese
+78.7%
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Selenium
+1225%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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 A
+1150%
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Vitamin E
+13426.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1336.9%
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Vitamin B2
+1083.3%
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Vitamin B3
+224.3%
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Vitamin B6
+1581.3%
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Folate
+1646.2%
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Vitamin A
+1150%
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Vitamin E
+13426.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1336.9%
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Vitamin B2
+1083.3%
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Vitamin B3
+224.3%
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Vitamin B6
+1581.3%
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Folate
+1646.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+277.8%
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Fats
+5954.1%
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Other
+366.2%
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Carbs
+32.2%
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Water
+1307.2%
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
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Protein
+277.8%
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Fats
+5954.1%
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+366.2%
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Carbs
+32.2%
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Water
+1307.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
19.57 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+∞%
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+∞%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 22.54g |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 5.5g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 0.85g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 26.44g |
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| Calories | 584kcal | 127kcal |
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| Starch | 19.57g |
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| Sugar | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 1.67mg |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 1.25mg |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.215mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 1.091mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 2.57mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 13µg |
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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 |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)