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Beer vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate than Beer.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 234% higher.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties used 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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +1850%
Contains more Iron +26150%
Contains more Magnesium +5316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4614.3%
Contains more Potassium +2288.9%
Contains more Zinc +49900%
Contains more Copper +35900%
Contains more Manganese +24275%
Contains more Selenium +8733.3%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Sunflower seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +1850%
Contains more Iron +26150%
Contains more Magnesium +5316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4614.3%
Contains more Potassium +2288.9%
Contains more Zinc +49900%
Contains more Copper +35900%
Contains more Manganese +24275%
Contains more Selenium +8733.3%

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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1524.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2823.9%
Contains more Folate +3683.3%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Sunflower seed
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1524.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2823.9%
Contains more Folate +3683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
Contains more Water +1844.2%
Contains more Other +33%
Contains more Protein +4417.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +463.4%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Sunflower seed
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 +1844.2%
Contains more Other +33%
Contains more Protein +4417.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +463.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Sunflower seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Beer Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 0.46g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 3.55g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 43kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 0g 2.62g Beer
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 4mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.02mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 6mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 14mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 27mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 4mg 9mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.005mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.008mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0.6µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 6µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Tryptophan 0mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0g 4.455g Beer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
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 - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.

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