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Graham cracker vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, and Folate than Graham cracker.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 224% higher.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +279.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +420.8%
Contains more Copper +958.8%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Selenium +741.3%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +279.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +420.8%
Contains more Copper +958.8%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Selenium +741.3%
Equal in Calcium - 78

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin E +2229.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +762.2%
Contains more Folate +149.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin E +2229.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +762.2%
Contains more Folate +149.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +288.3%
Contains more Protein +210.6%
Contains more Fats +385.5%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Other +82.5%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +288.3%
Contains more Protein +210.6%
Contains more Fats +385.5%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Other +82.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.4%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +812.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +812.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 11.4g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 10.6g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 77.66g 20g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 2.62g Sunflower seed
Fiber 3.4g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 77mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 3.78mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 40mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 185mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 170mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 459mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.96mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.17mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.019mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 6.3µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 1.51mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 91µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.055g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 1.633g 4.455g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.