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Black tea vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between black tea and sunflower seeds

  • Black tea contains less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, and folate than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 234% higher.
  • Black tea has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of black tea is 0, while the glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
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 -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1643.2%
Contains more IronIron +26150%
Contains more CopperCopper +17900%
Contains more ZincZinc +24900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4440%
Contains more CholineCholine +13675%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +2007.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1852700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.01mg 1.8mg 199%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.48mg 123%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.345mg 103%
Selenium 0µg 53µg 96%
Phosphorus 1mg 660mg 94%
Fats 0g 51.46g 79%
Magnesium 3mg 325mg 77%
Manganese 0.219mg 1.95mg 75%
Iron 0.02mg 5.25mg 65%
Folate 5µg 227µg 56%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.02mg 5mg 45%
Protein 0g 20.78g 42%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Calories 1kcal 584kcal 29%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.355mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 1.13mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.002g 4.455g 20%
Potassium 37mg 645mg 18%
Choline 0.4mg 55.1mg 10%
Calcium 0mg 78mg 8%
Carbs 0.3g 20g 7%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 0.3g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Black tea 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
1%
Black tea
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.