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Potato bread vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato bread and sunflower seeds?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than potato bread in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 231% more.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

We used Bread, potato 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 CalciumCalcium +141%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1060.7%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1814.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +670.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +457.9%

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7383%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +479.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +199.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +135.4%
Contains more WaterWater +609.3%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1544.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.47mg 35.17mg 231%
Copper 0.094mg 1.8mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 1.48mg 108%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 1.345mg 86%
Selenium 9.5µg 53µg 79%
Manganese 0.253mg 1.95mg 74%
Fats 3.13g 51.46g 74%
Magnesium 28mg 325mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.528g 46%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 8.335mg 44%
Phosphorus 369mg 660mg 42%
Iron 2.25mg 5.25mg 38%
Zinc 1.44mg 5mg 32%
Folate 126µg 227µg 25%
Saturated fat 0g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.355mg 19%
Protein 12.5g 20.78g 17%
Calories 266kcal 584kcal 16%
Sodium 375mg 9mg 16%
Calcium 188mg 78mg 11%
Carbs 47.07g 20g 9%
Fiber 6.3g 8.6g 9%
Choline 18.4mg 55.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 1.13mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Potassium 718mg 645mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 11.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Potato bread
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.