Chocolate vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and sunflower seeds different?
- Chocolate is richer in iron, while sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 231% more than chocolate.
- Chocolate contains 4 times more saturated fat than sunflower seeds. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while sunflower seeds contain 4.455g.
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +52.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1666.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6413% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1049.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3102.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +387.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | -75.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2018.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1750% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 35.17mg | 231% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 23.137g | 147% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 1.48mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 1.345mg | 100% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 53µg | 91% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 1.8mg | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 660mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 4.455g | 64% |
| Folate | 227µg | 57% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 8.335mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 325mg | 43% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 5.25mg | 35% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 20.78g | 32% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 51.46g | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 5mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.95mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.355mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 18.528g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.13mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 20g | 14% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 8.6g | 6% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 645mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 584kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
9%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins