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Sunflower seeds vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and absinthe different?

  • Sunflower seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamin B3 than absinthe.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sunflower seeds is 198% higher.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index (0) than sunflower seeds (20).

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32150%
Contains more IronIron +13025%
Contains more CopperCopper +8471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8775%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1115.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1302.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Absinthe DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.021mg 198%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0g 154%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.006mg 123%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.001mg 103%
Selenium 53µg 0µg 96%
Phosphorus 660mg 4mg 94%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.018mg 84%
Fats 51.46g 0g 79%
Magnesium 325mg 0mg 77%
Iron 5.25mg 0.04mg 65%
Folate 227µg 0µg 57%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.013mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 0g 46%
Zinc 5mg 0.04mg 45%
Protein 20.78g 0g 42%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.004mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0g 20%
Potassium 645mg 2mg 19%
Calories 584kcal 295kcal 14%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calcium 78mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 20g 0g 7%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 11.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Sodium 9mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Absinthe
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.