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Baby food vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baby food and sunflower seeds

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium, while sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and selenium.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 528% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 9 times less calcium than baby food. Baby food contains 733mg of calcium, while sunflower seeds contain 78mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +839.7%
Contains more IronIron +804.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +611.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +427.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +267%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1069.5%
~equal in Other ~3.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1436.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1263.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baby food Sunflower seeds
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 Baby food Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 5.25mg 528%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 35.17mg 210%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.355mg 182%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 8.335mg 165%
Copper 0.334mg 1.8mg 163%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 23.137g 143%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 1.345mg 89%
Manganese 1.95mg 85%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 1.48mg 80%
Fats 4.4g 51.46g 72%
Calcium 733mg 78mg 66%
Magnesium 100mg 325mg 54%
Selenium 25.9µg 53µg 49%
Folate 43µg 227µg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 18.528g 43%
Phosphorus 392mg 660mg 38%
Zinc 2.4mg 5mg 24%
Carbs 73.4g 20g 18%
Protein 12.2g 20.78g 17%
Saturated fat 0.769g 4.455g 17%
Calories 379kcal 584kcal 10%
Choline 23.2mg 55.1mg 6%
Potassium 437mg 645mg 6%
Fiber 7.5g 8.6g 4%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 1.13mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.