Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) and sunflower seeds
- Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) has more phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, calcium, and potassium; however, sunflower seeds are higher in selenium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) covers your daily need for phosphorus, 134% more than sunflower seeds.
- Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) has 6 times more calcium than sunflower seeds. While seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) has 478mg of calcium, sunflower seeds have only 78mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (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 | +121.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +512.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +141.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +133.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +846.4% |
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 | +42% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
40.96 g
Fats:
6.2 g
Carbs:
40.54 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
6 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +98% |
Contains more FatsFats | +730% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.588 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.958 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 | -64.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1535.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.2% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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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 | 2.958g | 23.137g | 135% |
Phosphorus | 1597mg | 660mg | 134% |
Magnesium | 721mg | 325mg | 94% |
Iron | 12.66mg | 5.25mg | 93% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 53µg | 86% |
Fats | 6.2g | 51.46g | 70% |
Copper | 1.18mg | 1.8mg | 69% |
Zinc | 11.69mg | 5mg | 61% |
Vitamin B1 | 2.102mg | 1.48mg | 52% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.769mg | 1.345mg | 44% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.133g | 18.528g | 43% |
Calcium | 478mg | 78mg | 40% |
Protein | 40.96g | 20.78g | 40% |
Potassium | 1772mg | 645mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.065mg | 8.335mg | 27% |
Fiber | 3g | 8.6g | 22% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.448mg | 1.13mg | 14% |
Saturated fat | 1.588g | 4.455g | 13% |
Calories | 359kcal | 584kcal | 11% |
Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
Manganese | 2.143mg | 1.95mg | 8% |
Carbs | 40.54g | 20g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.399mg | 0.355mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 22µg | 3µg | 2% |
Sodium | 35mg | 9mg | 1% |
Folate | 229µg | 227µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 37.54g | 11.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.62g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.515mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.476mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.798mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.079mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 2.55mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
Valine | 2.102mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.291mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | 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
83%

146%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
300%

207%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?

Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (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.