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Fast food vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fast food and Sunflower seed

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, however, Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 232% more than Fast food.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Calcium +25.8%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +392.5%
Contains more Potassium +227.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.4%
Contains more Copper +1387.6%
Contains more Manganese +446.2%
Contains more Selenium +161.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +392.5%
Contains more Potassium +227.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.4%
Contains more Copper +1387.6%
Contains more Manganese +446.2%
Contains more Selenium +161.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9155.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534.4%
Contains more Folate +183.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 50
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.355
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9155.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534.4%
Contains more Folate +183.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 50
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.355

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Water +712.9%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +328.5%
Contains more Other +99.3%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Water +712.9%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +328.5%
Contains more Other +99.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1277.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.455
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1277.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.455

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 11.4g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 12.01g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 31.5g 20g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 2.62g Sunflower seed
Fiber 1.7g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 62mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 3.06mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 27mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 134mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 197mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 331mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 2.52mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.121mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.357mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 20.3µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 51IU 50IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 3µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.355mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 80µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.46mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.642mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.13mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.785mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.306mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.728mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.402mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.514g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.493g 4.455g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - 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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