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Navy beans vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between navy beans and sunflower seeds

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than navy beans in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 234% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than navy beans.

Food types used in this article are Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 38% 21% 34% 89% 70% 28% 62% 0% 69% 16%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +513.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains more IronIron +122.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +385.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1727.6%

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 3% 0% 0.2% 0% 59% 15% 12% 16% 32% 0% 1.5% 105% 24%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +874.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 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 +30.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1249%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8200%
Contains more OtherOther +134.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 19% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.49 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 -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12947.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4621.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 15.4 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +575.7%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navy beans Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.01mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.21mg 1.8mg 177%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 23.137g 151%
Vitamin B1 0.237mg 1.48mg 104%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 1.345mg 93%
Selenium 2.9µg 53µg 91%
Fats 0.62g 51.46g 78%
Phosphorus 144mg 660mg 74%
Magnesium 53mg 325mg 65%
Manganese 0.527mg 1.95mg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 8.335mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 18.528g 46%
Iron 2.36mg 5.25mg 36%
Zinc 1.03mg 5mg 36%
Protein 8.23g 20.78g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.355mg 22%
Folate 140µg 227µg 22%
Calories 140kcal 584kcal 22%
Saturated fat 0.098g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.266mg 1.13mg 17%
Fiber 10.5g 8.6g 8%
Potassium 389mg 645mg 8%
Starch 15.4g 6%
Carbs 26.05g 20g 2%
Choline 44.7mg 55.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.4mg 1%
Calcium 69mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 15.55g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.37g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 0mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.387mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.7mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.52mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.471mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.504mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.206mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Navy beans 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
21%
Navy beans
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Navy beans
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 - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy beans
Navy beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.