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Sunflower seed vs. Babassu oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sunflower seed and Babassu oil

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3 in Sunflower seed is higher than in Babassu oil.
  • Babassu oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 384% more than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less 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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +94.3%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +94.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1346.1%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1346.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Babassu oil Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 0g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 0g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 100g Babassu oil
Carbs 20g 0g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 884kcal Babassu oil
Sugar 2.62g 0g Babassu oil
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 0mg Babassu oil
Zinc 5mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 19.1mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 81.2g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.6g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Babassu oil
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
156%
Sunflower seed
32%
Babassu oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
0%
Babassu oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 76.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.