Sunflower seed vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sunflower seed and Arborio rice different?
- Sunflower seed has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Arborio rice.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sunflower seed is 192% higher.
- Sunflower seed contains 41 times more Magnesium than Arborio rice. While Sunflower seed contains 325mg of Magnesium, Arborio rice contains only 8mg.
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+7700%
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Iron
+259.6%
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Magnesium
+3962.5%
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Phosphorus
+1900%
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Potassium
+2380.8%
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Zinc
+1150%
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Copper
+2400%
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Manganese
+446.2%
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Selenium
+606.7%
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+7700%
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Iron
+259.6%
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Magnesium
+3962.5%
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Phosphorus
+1900%
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Potassium
+2380.8%
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Zinc
+1150%
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Copper
+2400%
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Manganese
+446.2%
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Selenium
+606.7%
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Sodium
-100%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+802.4%
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Vitamin B2
+2118.8%
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Vitamin B3
+458.3%
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Vitamin B5
+184.6%
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Vitamin B6
+2179.7%
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Folate
+284.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+802.4%
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Vitamin B2
+2118.8%
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Vitamin B3
+458.3%
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Vitamin B5
+184.6%
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Vitamin B6
+2179.7%
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Folate
+284.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+780.5%
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Fats
+26984.2%
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+1494.7%
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Carbs
+43.7%
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Water
+1348.8%
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20.78 g
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51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
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3.03 g
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2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
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0.19 g
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Protein
+780.5%
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Fats
+26984.2%
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+1494.7%
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Carbs
+43.7%
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Water
+1348.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31844.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46174%
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Saturated Fat
-98.9%
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
Saturated Fat:
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31844.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46174%
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Saturated Fat
-98.9%
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 |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.4g | 28.73g |
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Protein | 20.78g | 2.36g |
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Fats | 51.46g | 0.19g |
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Carbs | 20g | 28.73g |
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Calories | 584kcal | 130kcal |
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Sugar | 2.62g |
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Fiber | 8.6g |
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Calcium | 78mg | 1mg |
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Iron | 5.25mg | 1.46mg |
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Magnesium | 325mg | 8mg |
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Phosphorus | 660mg | 33mg |
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Potassium | 645mg | 26mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 0mg |
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Zinc | 5mg | 0.4mg |
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Copper | 1.8mg | 0.072mg |
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Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.357mg |
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Selenium | 53µg | 7.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 35.17mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.164mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.016mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 1.493mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.397mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.059mg |
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Folate | 227µg | 59µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.027mg |
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Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.084mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.102mg |
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Leucine | 1.659mg | 0.195mg |
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Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.085mg |
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Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.056mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.126mg |
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Valine | 1.315mg | 0.144mg |
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Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.056mg |
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Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 0.051g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 0.058g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.05g |
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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
156%

13%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%

20%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.404g)
Which food is cheaper?

Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)