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Sunflower seeds vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sunflower seeds and apple strudel

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B3 in sunflower seeds is higher than in apple strudel.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 225% more than apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has 60 times less copper than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have 1.8mg of copper, while apple strudel has 0.03mg.
  • Apple strudel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Strudel, apple.

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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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3511.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.9%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +5900%
Contains more ZincZinc +2531.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +926.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +768.9%

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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2425.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2823.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +710.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +529.7%
Contains more FatsFats +359.5%
Contains more OtherOther +236.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.5%
Contains more WaterWater +819.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +467.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.1%

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 Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Apple strudel DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 1.42mg 225%
Copper 1.8mg 0.03mg 197%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.04mg 120%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 5.315g 119%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.046mg 100%
Phosphorus 660mg 33mg 90%
Selenium 53µg 6.1µg 85%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.19mg 77%
Magnesium 325mg 9mg 75%
Fats 51.46g 11.2g 62%
Iron 5.25mg 0.42mg 60%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.33mg 50%
Folate 227µg 28µg 50%
Zinc 5mg 0.19mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 3.267g 38%
Protein 20.78g 3.3g 35%
Fiber 8.6g 2.2g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.025mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.27mg 17%
Calories 584kcal 274kcal 16%
Potassium 645mg 149mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.455g 2.044g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Lysine 0.937mg 153mg 7%
Carbs 20g 41.1g 7%
Choline 55.1mg 17.4mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 15mg 6%
Sodium 9mg 135mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.7mg 0%
Net carbs 11.4g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 25.75g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Apple strudel
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
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.