Peanut butter vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peanut butter and sunflower seeds
- Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 174% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than sunflower seeds. Peanut butter contains 13.112mg of vitamin B3, while sunflower seeds contain 8.335mg.
Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 | +93.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1192.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +286.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +886.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +284.6% |
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Protein
~20.78g
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Fats
~51.46g
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Other
~3.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 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 | +40% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 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 | +310% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 35.17mg | 174% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 1.8mg | 153% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 1.48mg | 111% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 53µg | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 23.137g | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 1.345mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 660mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 5.25mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 325mg | 37% |
| Folate | 87µg | 227µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 8.335mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 4.455g | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 5mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 18.528g | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 8.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.355mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 1.95mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 645mg | 3% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 20.78g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 584kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 20g | 1% |
| Choline | 63mg | 55.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 51.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 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
60%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.