Pizza vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pizza and sunflower seeds
- Sunflower seeds are higher than pizza in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, iron, and folate.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 229% more than pizza.
- The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 CalciumCalcium | +141% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1254.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1614.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +441.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1581.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +236% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +812.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +431.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 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 | +610.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1276.4% |
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Saturated fat
~4.455g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1150% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 35.17mg | 229% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 1.8mg | 188% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 23.137g | 143% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 1.345mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 1.48mg | 91% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 325mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 1.95mg | 69% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 51.46g | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 660mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 53µg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 18.528g | 40% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 5.25mg | 35% |
| Folate | 93µg | 227µg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 5mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 8.335mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 9mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 8.6g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 23% | |
| Protein | 11.39g | 20.78g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 584kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 645mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.355mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 78mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 55.1mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 20g | 4% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 4.455g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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
33%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0099999999999998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.6)