Macaroon vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Macaroon and Sunflower seeds
- Sunflower seeds are higher than Macaroon in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron.
- Sunflower seeds covers your daily Vitamin E needs 233% more than Macaroon.
- Macaroon contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Sunflower seeds. While Macaroon contains 20.099g of Saturated Fat, Sunflower seeds contain only 4.455g.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 | +1020.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +424.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +569.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +584.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +870.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +679.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18410.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3688.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1301% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +505.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +588.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | -77.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1050.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2756.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 460kcal | 584kcal |
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| Protein | 3.02g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 51.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 56.12g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 61.22g | 20g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 325mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 645mg |
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| Iron | 0.82mg | 5.25mg |
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| Sugar | 45.16g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 1.8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.73mg | 5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 68mg | 660mg |
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| Sodium | 241mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 35.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 6.8µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 1.345mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 227µg |
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| Choline | 9.1mg | 55.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.099g | 4.455g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.61g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 23.137g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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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
5%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.644g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)