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Molasses vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between molasses and sunflower seeds

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and fiber in sunflower seeds is higher than in molasses.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 234% more than molasses.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 +162.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1624.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2029%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +197.8%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +796.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +314.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +273.7%
Contains more WaterWater +362.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +51360%
~equal in Other ~3.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46174%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 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 SucroseSucrose +1076%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Molasses Sunflower seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg 234%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 23.137g 154%
Copper 0.487mg 1.8mg 146%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 1.48mg 120%
Phosphorus 31mg 660mg 90%
Fats 0.1g 51.46g 79%
Selenium 17.8µg 53µg 64%
Folate 0µg 227µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 1.345mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 18.528g 46%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 8.335mg 46%
Zinc 0.29mg 5mg 43%
Protein 0g 20.78g 42%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.355mg 27%
Potassium 1464mg 645mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.018g 4.455g 20%
Magnesium 242mg 325mg 20%
Carbs 74.73g 20g 18%
Manganese 1.53mg 1.95mg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Calories 290kcal 584kcal 15%
Calcium 205mg 78mg 13%
Choline 13.3mg 55.1mg 8%
Iron 4.72mg 5.25mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 1.13mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.437g)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.