Sunflower seed vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sunflower seed and Bean raw different?
- Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese, while Bean raw is higher in Folate.
- Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 233% more than Bean raw.
- Sunflower seed contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Bean raw. Sunflower seed contains 8.335mg of Vitamin B3, while Bean raw contains 1.174mg.
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +16647.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
21.42 g
Fats:
1.23 g
Carbs:
62.55 g
Water:
11.33 g
Other:
3.47 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4083.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.407 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7990.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5584.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
34.17 g
Sucrose:
1.98 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +26.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 584kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 21.42g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 1.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 6.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 47.05g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 62.55g |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 176mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 1393mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 5.07mg |
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| Sugar | 2.62g | 2.11g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 15.5g |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.893mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 2.28mg |
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| Starch | 34.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 411mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 12mg |
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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 | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 27.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.713mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 1.174mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.785mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.474mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.6µg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 525µg |
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| Choline | 55.1mg | 66.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 0.235g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 0.229g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.407g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.237mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.81mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.871mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.558mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg | 1.356mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.259mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 1.095mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.998mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.556mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.