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Candy bar vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candy bar and sunflower seeds

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6; however, sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B1, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and manganese.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11666% more than sunflower seeds.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.5%
Contains more IronIron +441.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1027.7%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +11275.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +757.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.335mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +137%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +195.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.455g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 1.345mg 11666%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 35.17mg 207%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.48mg 115%
Copper 0.774mg 1.8mg 114%
Selenium 4.7µg 53µg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 23.137g 83%
Iron 0.97mg 5.25mg 54%
Magnesium 110mg 325mg 51%
Phosphorus 308mg 660mg 50%
Folate 75µg 227µg 38%
Manganese 1.243mg 1.95mg 31%
Fats 33.7g 51.46g 27%
Fiber 4.1g 8.6g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.355mg 17%
Protein 15.5g 20.78g 11%
Zinc 3.94mg 5mg 10%
Carbs 47.4g 20g 9%
Potassium 407mg 645mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.13mg 6%
Sodium 156mg 9mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 55.1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 18.528g 5%
Calories 522kcal 584kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 8.335mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 4.678g 4.455g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 11.4g N/A
Calcium 78mg 78mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 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
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.