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Gumdrop vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between gumdrop and sunflower seeds

  • Gumdrop has less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and folate.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 234% more.
  • Gumdrop has a higher glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
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 +32400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12800%
Contains more IronIron +1212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14900%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6525%

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% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +24566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 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 +394.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +373%
Contains more OtherOther +2930%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.012mg 1.8mg 199%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 1.48mg 123%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 1.345mg 103%
Selenium 0.8µg 53µg 95%
Phosphorus 1mg 660mg 94%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.95mg 84%
Fats 0g 51.46g 79%
Magnesium 1mg 325mg 77%
Iron 0.4mg 5.25mg 61%
Folate 0µg 227µg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 8.335mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0mg 5mg 45%
Protein 0g 20.78g 42%
Fiber 0.1g 8.6g 34%
Carbs 98.9g 20g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.355mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 1.13mg 22%
Saturated fat 0g 4.455g 20%
Potassium 5mg 645mg 19%
Choline 0mg 55.1mg 10%
Calories 396kcal 584kcal 9%
Calcium 3mg 78mg 8%
Sodium 44mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 98.8g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 58.97g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop 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%
Gumdrop
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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 Saturated fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.6)

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.