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Sunflower seeds vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sunflower seeds and baby food

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and selenium, while baby food has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 528% higher.
  • Baby food contains 10 times less vitamin E than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 35.17mg of vitamin E, while baby food contains 3.68mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +839.7%
Contains more IronIron +804.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +611.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +427.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1069.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +267%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
~equal in Other ~3.3g

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1436.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1263.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

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 Baby food
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 5.25mg 47.5mg 528%
Vitamin E 35.17mg 3.68mg 210%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 2.717mg 182%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 34.714mg 165%
Copper 1.8mg 0.334mg 163%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.697g 143%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.189mg 89%
Manganese 1.95mg 85%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 2.438mg 80%
Fats 51.46g 4.4g 72%
Calcium 78mg 733mg 66%
Magnesium 325mg 100mg 54%
Selenium 53µg 25.9µg 49%
Folate 227µg 43µg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 1.206g 43%
Phosphorus 660mg 392mg 38%
Zinc 5mg 2.4mg 24%
Carbs 20g 73.4g 18%
Protein 20.78g 12.2g 17%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.769g 17%
Calories 584kcal 379kcal 10%
Choline 55.1mg 23.2mg 6%
Potassium 645mg 437mg 6%
Fiber 8.6g 7.5g 4%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.074mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2.3mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0.87g N/A
Sodium 9mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.286mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Baby food
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
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.