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Nougat vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nougat and sunflower seeds

  • Nougat 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 216% more.
  • Nougat has a higher glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 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 +915.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +514.3%
Contains more IronIron +789.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1243.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1090.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +541.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1938.5%

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.
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1643.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6625%
Contains more FolateFolate +4440%
Contains more CholineCholine +980.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +362%
Contains more ProteinProtein +524%
Contains more FatsFats +2981.4%
Contains more WaterWater +120%
Contains more OtherOther +558.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.77mg 35.17mg 216%
Copper 0.134mg 1.8mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 1.48mg 122%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 1.345mg 102%
Selenium 2.6µg 53µg 92%
Phosphorus 55mg 660mg 86%
Fats 1.67g 51.46g 77%
Manganese 0.304mg 1.95mg 72%
Magnesium 32mg 325mg 70%
Iron 0.59mg 5.25mg 58%
Folate 5µg 227µg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 8.335mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.42mg 5mg 42%
Protein 3.33g 20.78g 35%
Carbs 92.39g 20g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.13mg 21%
Fiber 3.3g 8.6g 21%
Potassium 105mg 645mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.355mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.667g 4.455g 13%
Choline 5.1mg 55.1mg 9%
Calories 398kcal 584kcal 9%
Calcium 32mg 78mg 5%
Sodium 33mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 89.09g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 44.97g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
9%
Nougat
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.35g)
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 Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.