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Mayonnaise vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mayonnaise and Sunflower seeds

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, while Sunflower seeds has more Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 213% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +32400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3125%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +9373.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3042.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2204.3%

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.
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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30%
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 +972.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16712.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4440%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +45.5%
Contains more WaterWater +357.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2064.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3408.8%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~18.528g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +420.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Mayonnaise Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 680kcal 584kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 74.85g 51.46g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 0.57g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 0.57g 20g Sunflower seeds
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 8mg 78mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 20mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 0.21mg 5.25mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 0.57g 2.62g Mayonnaise
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.019mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 0.15mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 21mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 635mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 65IU 50IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 16µg 3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 2.3µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Trans Fat 0.187g Sunflower seeds
Choline 34.2mg 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 11.703g 4.455g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 23.137g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.055mg 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 0.095mg 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.072mg 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.035mg 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 0.074mg 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.026mg 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.

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