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Caviar vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caviar and Sunflower seeds different?

  • Caviar is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Choline, while Sunflower seeds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 833% more than Sunflower seeds.

Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
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 CalciumCalcium +252.6%
Contains more IronIron +126.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3800%
~equal in Magnesium ~325mg

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.
Caviar
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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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
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 AVitamin A +1710%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +678.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +354%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 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 ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +904.2%
Contains more OtherOther +98%
Contains more FatsFats +187.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.455g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 264kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 24.6g 20.78g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 4g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 4g 20g Sunflower seeds
Cholesterol 588mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 117IU 0IU Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 275mg 78mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 11.88mg 5.25mg Caviar
Sugar 0g 2.62g Caviar
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.11mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 0.95mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 356mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 1500mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 905IU 50IU Caviar
Vitamin A 271µg 3µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 65.5µg 53µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.355mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.13mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 20µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Caviar
Folate 50µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 490.9mg 55.1mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 4.455g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 1.263mg 0.928mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 2.133mg 1.659mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 0.937mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.494mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.263mg 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.649mg 0.632mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.014g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1491mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $98.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.