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Seed vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Seed and Sunflower seed

  • Seed has more Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 231% more.
  • Seed has 8 times more Calcium than Sunflower seed. Seed has 631mg of Calcium, while Sunflower seed has 78mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 Calcium +709%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 325
Equal in Zinc - 5
Equal in Selenium - 53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +709%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 325
Equal in Zinc - 5
Equal in Selenium - 53

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.
Seed
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +6934%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +363.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 50
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.335
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +6934%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +363.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 50
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.335

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +67.4%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +67.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +702.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.137
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +702.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.137

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 16.54g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 30.74g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 42.12g 20g Seed
Calories 486kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 8.6g Seed
Calcium 631mg 78mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 5.25mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 325mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 660mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 16mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 4.58mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.924mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 2.723mg 1.95mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 53µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 50IU Seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.4mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 8.335mg Seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 49µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.348mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.371mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.937mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.494mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.95mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 3.33g 4.455g Seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 23.137g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.