Quinoa vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and sunflower seeds
- Quinoa has less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron than sunflower seeds.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 230% more than quinoa.
- The glycemic index of quinoa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +407.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +358.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +837.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +358.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +334.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1792.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5482.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1283.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1923.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +993.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +139.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1414% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +372.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2580.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
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 | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3409.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2046.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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 | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 35.17mg | 230% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 1.8mg | 179% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 23.137g | 147% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 1.48mg | 114% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 1.345mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 53µg | 91% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 51.46g | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 660mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 325mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.95mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 8.335mg | 50% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 5.25mg | 47% |
| Folate | 42µg | 227µg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 18.528g | 45% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 5mg | 36% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 20.78g | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 23% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 584kcal | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 8.6g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.355mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 4.455g | 19% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 645mg | 14% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Choline | 23mg | 55.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 20g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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
11%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)