Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) and sunflower seeds
- Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, calcium, and potassium, yet sunflower seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is 132% higher.
- Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) contains 6 times more calcium than sunflower seeds. Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) contains 474mg of calcium, while sunflower seeds contain 78mg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +507.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
49.83 g
Fats:
1.41 g
Carbs:
36.1 g
Water:
6.9 g
Other:
5.76 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3549.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.577 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 | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8283.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3909.9% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.577g | 23.137g | 150% |
| Phosphorus | 1587mg | 660mg | 132% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 96% | |
| Magnesium | 716mg | 325mg | 93% |
| Iron | 12.58mg | 5.25mg | 92% |
| Fats | 1.41g | 51.46g | 77% |
| Copper | 1.172mg | 1.8mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 11.61mg | 5mg | 60% |
| Protein | 49.83g | 20.78g | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.089mg | 1.48mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.221g | 18.528g | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.764mg | 1.345mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 474mg | 78mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1761mg | 645mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.039mg | 8.335mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.31g | 4.455g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.445mg | 1.13mg | 14% |
| Calories | 332kcal | 584kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 2.129mg | 1.95mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 36.1g | 20g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.396mg | 0.355mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.1g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | N/A | |
| Folate | 228µg | 227µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.752mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.843mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.796mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.404mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.529mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.809mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 3.103mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.557mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.57mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
83%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
295%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.