Chicken meat vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken meat and sunflower seeds
- Sunflower seeds are higher than chicken meat in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, selenium, and iron.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 233% more than chicken meat.
- The glycemic index of chicken meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1313% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +420% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2627.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12925.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4440% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1156.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +278.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | -14.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +247% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +679% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 35.17mg | 233% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 1.8mg | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 23.137g | 134% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 1.48mg | 118% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1.95mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 1.345mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 325mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 660mg | 68% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 51.46g | 58% |
| Folate | 5µg | 227µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 53µg | 53% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 5.25mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 18.528g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 584kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.355mg | 14% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 20.78g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 645mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20g | 7% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 4.455g | 3% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 55.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 8.335mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.665g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.