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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 for vitamin B12, 833% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index (20) than caviar (0).

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% 90% 38% 44% 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% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8933.3%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 0µg 833%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 35.17mg 222%
Cholesterol 588mg 0mg 196%
Copper 0.11mg 1.8mg 188%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 1.48mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 23.137g 105%
Manganese 0.05mg 1.95mg 83%
Iron 11.88mg 5.25mg 83%
Choline 490.9mg 55.1mg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 1.345mg 79%
Sodium 1500mg 9mg 65%
Fats 17.9g 51.46g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.335mg 51%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.13mg 47%
Folate 50µg 227µg 44%
Phosphorus 356mg 660mg 43%
Zinc 0.95mg 5mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 18.528g 35%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Vitamin A 271µg 3µg 30%
Selenium 65.5µg 53µg 23%
Calcium 275mg 78mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.355mg 20%
Calories 264kcal 584kcal 16%
Vitamin D 117IU 0IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg 15%
Potassium 181mg 645mg 14%
Protein 24.6g 20.78g 8%
Magnesium 300mg 325mg 6%
Carbs 4g 20g 5%
Saturated fat 4.06g 4.455g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 4g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g N/A

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.