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Bran raw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran raw and Sunflower seeds different?

  • Bran raw is higher in Manganese, and Fiber, however, Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seeds is 228% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 3 times more Manganese than Sunflower seeds. While Bran raw contains 5.63mg of Manganese, Sunflower seeds contain only 1.95mg.

Oat bran, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
~equal in Iron ~5.25mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +792.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 CarbsCarbs +231.1%
Contains more WaterWater +38.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +632%
~equal in Other ~3.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 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 -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +679.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +736.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran raw Sunflower seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 246kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 17.3g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 7.03g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 50.82g 11.4g Bran raw
Carbs 66.22g 20g Bran raw
Magnesium 235mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 58mg 78mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 566mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.41mg 5.25mg Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g 2.62g Bran raw
Fiber 15.4g 8.6g Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 3.11mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 734mg 660mg Bran raw
Sodium 4mg 9mg Bran raw
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 1.01mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 5.63mg 1.95mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 1.13mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg Bran raw
Folate 52µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 32.2mg 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 1.328g 4.455g Bran raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.502mg 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 0.668mg 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.374mg 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.76mg 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.335mg 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 0.964mg 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.41mg 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.