Nachos vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nachos and sunflower seeds
- Sunflower seeds are richer than nachos in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 207% higher.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than nachos.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +673.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2712.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +481.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +942.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +516.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +762% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1223% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2170% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +381% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
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 | -51.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +359.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +371.7% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 35.17mg | 207% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 1.8mg | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 23.137g | 121% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 1.48mg | 113% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 1.345mg | 87% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 53µg | 81% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 1.95mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 325mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 660mg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 5.25mg | 56% |
| Folate | 10µg | 227µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 8.335mg | 48% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 51.46g | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 5mg | 38% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 20.78g | 33% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 8.6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.355mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 1.13mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 584kcal | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 18.528g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 4.455g | 10% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 645mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 20g | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 55.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
24%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.282g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.6)