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Mustard vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mustard and sunflower seeds

  • Mustard has less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 232% more.
  • Mustard has 123 times more Sodium than sunflower seeds. Mustard has 1104mg of Sodium, while sunflower seeds have 9mg.
  • Sunflower seeds are lower in sodium.
  • Mustard has a higher glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +577.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.3%
Contains more IronIron +226.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2332.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.2%

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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 +118%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +736.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1375.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1821.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +146%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +1670%
Contains more OtherOther +11.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1440.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +243.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +749.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2889.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1090.5%
~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.
Mustard Sunflower seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 60kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 3.74g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 3.34g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 1.83g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 5.83g 20g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 48mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 63mg 78mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 152mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 1.61mg 5.25mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 0.92g 2.62g Mustard
Fiber 4g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.074mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 0.64mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 1104mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 109IU 50IU Mustard
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 0.422mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 33.5µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Trans Fat 0.009g Sunflower seeds
Choline 22.4mg 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 0.214g 4.455g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.167mg 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 0.292mg 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.264mg 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.076mg 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 0.189mg 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.119mg 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.