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Sherbet vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sherbet and sunflower seeds

  • Sherbet has less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and folate than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 234% more than sherbet.
  • The glycemic index of sherbet is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sherbet, orange 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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 +3962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +571.9%
Contains more IronIron +3650%
Contains more CopperCopper +6328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +941.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3433.3%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5747.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +5575%
Contains more CholineCholine +615.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +52%
Contains more WaterWater +1297.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1789.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2473%
Contains more OtherOther +657.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3395.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28821.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.01mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.028mg 1.8mg 197%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.48mg 121%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 1.345mg 102%
Selenium 1.5µg 53µg 94%
Phosphorus 40mg 660mg 89%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.95mg 84%
Fats 2g 51.46g 76%
Magnesium 8mg 325mg 75%
Iron 0.14mg 5.25mg 64%
Folate 4µg 227µg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 8.335mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 18.528g 45%
Zinc 0.48mg 5mg 41%
Protein 1.1g 20.78g 39%
Fiber 1.3g 8.6g 29%
Calories 144kcal 584kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.355mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 1.13mg 18%
Potassium 96mg 645mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.16g 4.455g 15%
Choline 7.7mg 55.1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 30.4g 20g 3%
Calcium 54mg 78mg 2%
Sodium 46mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 11.4g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.295g)

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.