Flax seeds vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flax seeds and sunflower seeds?
- Flax seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, calcium, and magnesium, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, selenium, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 232% higher.
- Flax seeds have 3 times more calcium than sunflower seeds. Flax seeds have 255mg of calcium, while sunflower seeds have 78mg.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.
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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 | +20.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.7% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 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 | -17.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +117.4% |
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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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 35.17mg | 232% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 8.6g | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 1.345mg | 67% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 1.8mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 53µg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 23.137g | 37% |
| Folate | 87µg | 227µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 8.335mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 18.528g | 28% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.95mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 78mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 325mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.355mg | 15% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 51.46g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 5.25mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 645mg | 5% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 20.78g | 5% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 55.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 4.455g | 4% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 584kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.13mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 660mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 20g | 3% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | 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
62%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.792g)
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.