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Chickpeas vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chickpeas and sunflower seeds

  • Chickpeas have less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, manganese, and zinc than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 232% more than chickpeas.
  • The glycemic index of chickpeas is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
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 less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +411.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1332.4%

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.
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 4.3% 0.33% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9948.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +867.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 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 +37.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1172.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1886.9%
Contains more OtherOther +229.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 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 -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3078%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1901.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpeas Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.35mg 35.17mg 232%
Copper 0.352mg 1.8mg 161%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.156g 23.137g 147%
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 1.48mg 114%
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 1.345mg 93%
Selenium 3.7µg 53µg 90%
Fats 2.59g 51.46g 75%
Phosphorus 168mg 660mg 70%
Magnesium 48mg 325mg 66%
Vitamin B3 0.526mg 8.335mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 18.528g 45%
Manganese 1.03mg 1.95mg 40%
Zinc 1.53mg 5mg 32%
Iron 2.89mg 5.25mg 30%
Protein 8.86g 20.78g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.355mg 22%
Calories 164kcal 584kcal 21%
Saturated fat 0.269g 4.455g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 1.13mg 17%
Folate 172µg 227µg 14%
Potassium 291mg 645mg 10%
Fiber 7.6g 8.6g 4%
Calcium 49mg 78mg 3%
Vitamin K 4µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 27.42g 20g 2%
Choline 42.8mg 55.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.4mg 0%
Net carbs 19.82g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 7mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.329mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.38mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.631mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.372mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.244mg 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
Chickpeas 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
21%
Chickpeas
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Chickpeas
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.