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Caramel vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel and Sunflower seed

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate in Sunflower seed is higher than in Caramel.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 231% more than Caramel.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 Calcium +76.9%
Contains more Iron +3650%
Contains more Magnesium +1811.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.9%
Contains more Potassium +201.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +1036.4%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +17627.3%
Contains more Selenium +2844.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains more Iron +3650%
Contains more Magnesium +1811.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.9%
Contains more Potassium +201.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +1036.4%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +17627.3%
Contains more Selenium +2844.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +7545.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2301.8%
Contains more Folate +5575%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +7545.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2301.8%
Contains more Folate +5575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +285%
Contains more Water +79.7%
Contains more Protein +351.7%
Contains more Fats +535.3%
Contains more Other +68.3%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 Carbs +285%
Contains more Water +79.7%
Contains more Protein +351.7%
Contains more Fats +535.3%
Contains more Other +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.2%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 77g 11.4g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 8.1g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 77g 20g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 65.5g 2.62g Sunflower seed
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 138mg 78mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 17mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 114mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 214mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 245mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.44mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.018mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.011mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 1.8µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 42IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 4µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.192mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.417mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.338mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.107mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.285mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.115mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 2.476g 4.455g Caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - 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.