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Spaghetti vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spaghetti and Sunflower seed?

  • Sunflower seed is richer than Spaghetti in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 234% more.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Calcium +1014.3%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +1705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1037.9%
Contains more Potassium +1365.9%
Contains more Zinc +880.4%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +505.6%
Contains more Selenium +100.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Calcium +1014.3%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +1705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1037.9%
Contains more Potassium +1365.9%
Contains more Zinc +880.4%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +505.6%
Contains more Selenium +100.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1983.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +908.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2644.9%
Contains more Folate +3142.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1983.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +908.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2644.9%
Contains more Folate +3142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Water +1213.5%
Contains more Protein +258.3%
Contains more Fats +5433.3%
Contains more Other +982.1%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +54.3%
Contains more Water +1213.5%
Contains more Protein +258.3%
Contains more Fats +5433.3%
Contains more Other +982.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14043.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6997.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14043.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6997.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2677.8%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2677.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 11.4g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0.93g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 30.86g 20g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 2.62g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 7mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.5mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 18mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 58mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 44mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 1mg 9mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.1mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.322mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 26.4µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0.06mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 7µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.206mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.228mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.44mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.133mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.065mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.262mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.132mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.176g 4.455g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.279g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.6)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.

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