Sunflower seeds vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sunflower seeds and biscuits
- Biscuits have less copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 191% more.
- Sunflower seeds have 38 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Sunflower seeds have 1.345mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits have 0.035mg.
- Biscuits have a higher glycemic index than sunflower seeds.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +1705.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +433.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2095.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +302.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +201.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +296.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3742.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +272.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +511% |
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Other
~3.2g
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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +167.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455.8% |
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Saturated fat
~4.324g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 234% | |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.082mg | 191% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 4.163g | 126% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.035mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.356mg | 94% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 18mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 164mg | 71% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.378mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 19.5µg | 61% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 16.3g | 54% |
| Folate | 227µg | 61µg | 42% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.54mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 2.949mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 6.93g | 29% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 2.9mg | 29% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 7g | 28% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 1.5g | 28% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.285mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 235mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 353kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 20g | 44.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 4.324g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.6)