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Rosemary vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rosemary and Sunflower seed different?

  • Rosemary is higher in Calcium, however, Sunflower seed is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sunflower seed is 167% higher.
  • Rosemary contains 4 times more Calcium than Sunflower seed. While Rosemary contains 317mg of Calcium, Sunflower seed contains only 78mg.

Rosemary, fresh 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 Calcium +306.4%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +437.6%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +103.1%
Equal in Potassium - 645
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +306.4%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +437.6%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +103.1%
Equal in Potassium - 645

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 +5748%
Contains more Vitamin C +1457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.3%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
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 +5748%
Contains more Vitamin C +1457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.3%
Contains more Folate +108.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1332.8%
Contains more Protein +527.8%
Contains more Fats +778.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +1332.8%
Contains more Protein +527.8%
Contains more Fats +778.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1497.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2467.9%
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1497.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2467.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 3.31g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 5.86g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20.7g 20g Rosemary
Calories 131kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 8.6g Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 78mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 5.25mg Rosemary
Magnesium 91mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 66mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 668mg 645mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.93mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.301mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.96mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 2924IU 50IU Rosemary
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 3µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 21.8mg 1.4mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 109µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.136mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.136mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.249mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.143mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.047mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.165mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.066mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 2.838g 4.455g Rosemary
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
43%
Rosemary
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.