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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 covers your daily need of 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 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.
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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 -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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
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 +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 546kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 4.88g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 31.28g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 54.17g 11.4g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 20g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 146mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 56mg 78mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 559mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 8.02mg 5.25mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 2.62g Sunflower seeds
Fiber 7g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.028mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 2.01mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 206mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 24mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 50IU
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 0.54mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.419mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 3µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Folate 227µg Sunflower seeds
Trans Fat 0.112g Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.455g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.

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