Fast food vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fast food and sunflower seeds
- Fast food has more vitamin B12; however, sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and folate.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 232% more than fast food.
- The glycemic index of fast food is higher.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1103.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1387.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +392.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +534.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +712.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +328.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +283.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1277.2% |
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Saturated fat
~4.455g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 35.17mg | 232% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 1.8mg | 187% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 23.137g | 143% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 1.48mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 1.345mg | 87% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 660mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 325mg | 71% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.95mg | 69% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 51.46g | 61% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 53µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Folate | 80µg | 227µg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 18.528g | 34% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 8.6g | 28% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 5.25mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 5mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 8.335mg | 17% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 584kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 9mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 645mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 1.13mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 20.78g | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 55.1mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 20g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.355mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 4.455g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
43%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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