Nori vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nori and sunflower seeds
- Nori has more vitamin A; however, sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 228% more.
- Nori has 104 times more vitamin A than sunflower seeds. Nori has 5202IU of vitamin A, while sunflower seeds have 50IU.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw 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 | +16150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +581.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1037.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7471.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +2685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3417% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1410.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +467% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +745.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +429.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1697.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +257.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18278.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.11 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 | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74012% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20933.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 35.17mg | 228% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 1.8mg | 171% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 23.137g | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 1.48mg | 115% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 53µg | 95% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 1.345mg | 91% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 660mg | 86% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 51.46g | 79% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 325mg | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 18.528g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 8.335mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 5.25mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 1.4mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 1.95mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 5mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 8.6g | 33% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 20.78g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 584kcal | 27% |
| Folate | 146µg | 227µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 4.455g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 1.13mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 645mg | 9% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 55.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.355mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 20g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 0.014g | 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
45%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.