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Salmon vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salmon and Sunflower seed

  • Salmon has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, however, Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 227% more than Salmon.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 +420%
Contains more Iron +1444.1%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +1062.8%
Contains more Copper +3573.5%
Contains more Manganese +12087.5%
Contains more Selenium +28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +1444.1%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +1062.8%
Contains more Copper +3573.5%
Contains more Manganese +12087.5%
Contains more Selenium +28%

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.
Salmon
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Contains more Vitamin A +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2985.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Folate +567.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.335
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 A +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2985.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Folate +567.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.335

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1268.9%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.78
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 Water +1268.9%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.2%
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 22.1g 20.78g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 206kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 0g 2.62g Salmon
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 15mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.34mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 30mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 252mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 384mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 61mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.43mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.049mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.016mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 41.4µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 230IU 50IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 3µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 1.4mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 1.13mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 34µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.969mg 0.928mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.796mg 1.659mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 0.937mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.494mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.139mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.651mg 0.632mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 2.397g 4.455g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0.014g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
110%
Salmon
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.

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