Hazelnut vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Hazelnut and Sunflower seed?
- Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, yet Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc.
- Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 184% higher.
We used Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+46.2%
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Sodium
-100%
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Manganese
+216.7%
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Iron
+11.7%
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Magnesium
+99.4%
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Phosphorus
+127.6%
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Zinc
+104.1%
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Selenium
+2108.3%
Equal in Potassium - 645
Equal in Copper - 1.8
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Calcium
+46.2%
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Sodium
-100%
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Manganese
+216.7%
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Iron
+11.7%
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Magnesium
+99.4%
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Phosphorus
+127.6%
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Zinc
+104.1%
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Selenium
+2108.3%
Equal in Potassium - 645
Equal in Copper - 1.8
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.
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Vitamin C
+350%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+150%
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Vitamin E
+134%
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Vitamin B1
+130.2%
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Vitamin B2
+214.2%
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Vitamin B3
+363.1%
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Vitamin B5
+23.1%
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Vitamin B6
+138.9%
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Folate
+100.9%
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Vitamin C
+350%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+150%
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Vitamin E
+134%
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Vitamin B1
+130.2%
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Vitamin B2
+214.2%
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Vitamin B3
+363.1%
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Vitamin B5
+23.1%
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Vitamin B6
+138.9%
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Folate
+100.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+18.1%
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Water
+12.3%
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Protein
+39%
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Carbs
+19.8%
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Other
+32.3%
Protein:
14.95 g
Fats:
60.75 g
Carbs:
16.7 g
Water:
5.31 g
Other:
2.29 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
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Fats
+18.1%
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Water
+12.3%
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Protein
+39%
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Carbs
+19.8%
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Other
+32.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+146.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.455
Saturated Fat:
4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.92 g
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+146.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.455
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+68%
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Fructose
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Starch:
0.48 g
Sucrose:
4.2 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 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
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Sucrose
+68%
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Glucose
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Fructose
+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7g | 11.4g |
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| Protein | 14.95g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 60.75g | 51.46g |
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| Carbs | 16.7g | 20g |
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| Calories | 628kcal | 584kcal |
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| Starch | 0.48g |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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| Sugar | 4.34g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 9.7g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 4.7mg | 5.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 163mg | 325mg |
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| Phosphorus | 290mg | 660mg |
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| Potassium | 680mg | 645mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 2.45mg | 5mg |
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| Copper | 1.725mg | 1.8mg |
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| Manganese | 6.175mg | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 2.4µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 35.17mg |
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| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 113µg | 227µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.063mg | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.701mg | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0.632mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.464g | 4.455g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 45.652g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 23.137g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
71%
156%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0090000000000003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)