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Oatmeal vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, and Zinc than Oatmeal.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 234% higher.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.1%
Contains more Potassium +957.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +706.5%
Contains more Copper +2627.3%
Contains more Manganese +249.5%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.1%
Contains more Potassium +957.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +706.5%
Contains more Copper +2627.3%
Contains more Manganese +249.5%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Equal in Calcium - 78

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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Contains more Vitamin A +766%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.8%
Contains more Folate +415.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +766%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.8%
Contains more Folate +415.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1676.5%
Contains more Protein +776.8%
Contains more Fats +3683.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Contains more Other +431.6%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 Water +1676.5%
Contains more Protein +776.8%
Contains more Fats +3683.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Contains more Other +431.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4638.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5331.2%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4638.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5331.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +762.1%
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +762.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 2.37g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 1.36g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 11.67g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 68kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 2.62g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 80mg 78mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 5.25mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 77mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 61mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 49mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.62mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.066mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.558mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 5µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 433IU 50IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 3µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 44µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.083mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.105mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.2mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.135mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.04mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.151mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.057mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.003g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.455g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Oatmeal
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - 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.