Brown sugar vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown sugar and sunflower seeds
- The amount of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and folate in sunflower seeds is higher than in brown sugar.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 234% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3511.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +385% |
| Contains more IronIron | +639.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3729.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2946.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4316.7% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7477.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +756.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3180.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2295.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +390.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17216.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +253% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +573.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3682.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 35.17mg | 234% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 1.8mg | 195% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 23.137g | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 1.48mg | 123% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 1.345mg | 100% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 53µg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 660mg | 94% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 1.95mg | 82% |
| Fats | 0g | 51.46g | 79% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 325mg | 75% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 5.25mg | 57% |
| Folate | 1µg | 227µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 8.335mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 18.528g | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 5mg | 45% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 20.78g | 41% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.355mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 20g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 1.13mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.455g | 20% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 645mg | 15% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 55.1mg | 10% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 584kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 83mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
2%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)