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Avocado vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Avocado and Sunflower seed

  • Avocado has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3 than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 221% more than Avocado.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +854.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1020.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1169.2%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +681.3%
Contains more Copper +847.4%
Contains more Manganese +1273.2%
Contains more Selenium +13150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +854.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1020.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1169.2%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +681.3%
Contains more Copper +847.4%
Contains more Manganese +1273.2%
Contains more Selenium +13150%

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 +192%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1599%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.3%
Contains more Folate +180.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1599%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.3%
Contains more Folate +180.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1448.2%
Contains more Protein +939%
Contains more Fats +251%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +91.8%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Water +1448.2%
Contains more Protein +939%
Contains more Fats +251%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +91.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1174.1%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1174.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4066.7%
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4066.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Sunflower seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 2g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 14.66g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 8.53g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 160kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 2.62g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 12mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.55mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 29mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 52mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 485mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 7mg 9mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.19mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.142mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0.4µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 146IU 50IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 10mg 1.4mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 1.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 81µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.073mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.143mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.132mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.038mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.107mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.049mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 2.126g 4.455g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Sunflower seed
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
35%
Avocado
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

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

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