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Chard raw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chard raw and sunflower seeds

  • Chard raw has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Chard raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 692% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Chard raw has 122 times more vitamin A than sunflower seeds. While chard raw has 6116IU of vitamin A, sunflower seeds have only 50IU.
  • The glycemic index of chard raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chard, swiss, raw 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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
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 +301.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.2%
Contains more IronIron +191.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +905.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1334.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +432.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5788.9%

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
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 CVitamin C +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1983.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1258.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1521.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 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 WaterWater +1859%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1054.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25630%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +434.8%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46220%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32952.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 0µg 692%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 35.17mg 222%
Copper 0.179mg 1.8mg 180%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 1.48mg 120%
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 1.345mg 96%
Selenium 0.9µg 53µg 95%
Phosphorus 46mg 660mg 88%
Fats 0.2g 51.46g 79%
Manganese 0.366mg 1.95mg 69%
Magnesium 81mg 325mg 58%
Folate 14µg 227µg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.335mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 18.528g 46%
Iron 1.8mg 5.25mg 43%
Zinc 0.36mg 5mg 42%
Protein 1.8g 20.78g 38%
Vitamin A 306µg 3µg 34%
Vitamin C 30mg 1.4mg 32%
Calories 19kcal 584kcal 28%
Fiber 1.6g 8.6g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.355mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.03g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.13mg 19%
Sodium 213mg 9mg 9%
Potassium 379mg 645mg 8%
Choline 18mg 55.1mg 7%
Carbs 3.74g 20g 5%
Calcium 51mg 78mg 3%
Net carbs 2.14g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 1.1g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 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
Chard raw Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
185%
Chard raw
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
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 Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.