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Sunflower seed vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and Khorasan wheat

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 230% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Khorasan wheat. Sunflower seed contains 4.455g of Saturated Fat, while Khorasan wheat contains 0.196g.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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 +254.5%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Copper +255.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
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 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Copper +255.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +5665.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.3%
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 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +5665.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +2316%
Contains more Other +80.4%
Contains more Carbs +252.9%
Contains more Water +134%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +2316%
Contains more Other +80.4%
Contains more Carbs +252.9%
Contains more Water +134%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8598.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3625.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8598.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3625.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +354.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +354.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Protein 20.78g 14.54g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 2.13g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Calories 584kcal 337kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 2.62g 7.84g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 78mg 22mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 3.77mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 130mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 364mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 403mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 5mg 3.68mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.506mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 53µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 50IU 10IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.61mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.566mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.184mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 6.375mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.949mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.259mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.13mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.442mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.566mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 1.112mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.416mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.251mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.772mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.687mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.379mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.005g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.213g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.621g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Khorasan wheat
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
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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