Macadamia vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between macadamia and sunflower seeds?
- Macadamia is higher in manganese, yet sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 231% more.
- Macadamia has 3 times more saturated fat than sunflower seeds. While macadamia has 12.061g of saturated fat, sunflower seeds have only 4.455g.
We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1372.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6413% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +389.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1963.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +247.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +217.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1440.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +77.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 35.17mg | 231% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 23.137g | 144% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 1.8mg | 116% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 18.528g | 101% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.95mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 53µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 1.345mg | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 660mg | 67% |
| Folate | 11µg | 227µg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 325mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 8.335mg | 37% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 51.46g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 4.455g | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 5mg | 34% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 20.78g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 1.48mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 5.25mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.355mg | 15% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 368mg | 645mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 584kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 20g | 2% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 8.6g | 0% |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 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
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146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)