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Broccoli vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broccoli and sunflower seeds?

  • Broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 229% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than broccoli.

We used Broccoli, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1447.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.1%
Contains more IronIron +619.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3573.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1119.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +828.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2020%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 +6271.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4409%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1984.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +668.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +260.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +194.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +1787.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13808.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +248.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168336.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60786.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2400%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Broccoli Sunflower seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.78mg 35.17mg 229%
Copper 0.049mg 1.8mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 1.48mg 117%
Vitamin C 89.2mg 1.4mg 98%
Selenium 2.5µg 53µg 92%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 1.345mg 90%
Phosphorus 66mg 660mg 85%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg 85%
Fats 0.37g 51.46g 79%
Manganese 0.21mg 1.95mg 76%
Magnesium 21mg 325mg 72%
Iron 0.73mg 5.25mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 8.335mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.41mg 5mg 42%
Folate 63µg 227µg 41%
Protein 2.82g 20.78g 36%
Calories 34kcal 584kcal 28%
Fiber 2.6g 8.6g 24%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.355mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 1.13mg 11%
Potassium 316mg 645mg 10%
Choline 18.7mg 55.1mg 7%
Carbs 6.64g 20g 4%
Vitamin A 31µg 3µg 3%
Calcium 47mg 78mg 3%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Sodium 33mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 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
Broccoli 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
59%
Broccoli
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.