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Sunflower seed vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and Brussels sprout

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 229% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 33 times more Selenium than Brussels sprout. Sunflower seed contains 53µg of Selenium, while Brussels sprout contains 1.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 +85.7%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +1313%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +1090.5%
Contains more Copper +2471.4%
Contains more Manganese +478.6%
Contains more Selenium +3212.5%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +1313%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +1090.5%
Contains more Copper +2471.4%
Contains more Manganese +478.6%
Contains more Selenium +3212.5%

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 E +3896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.2%
Contains more Folate +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1408%
Contains more Vitamin C +5971.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +3896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.2%
Contains more Folate +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1408%
Contains more Vitamin C +5971.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +514.8%
Contains more Fats +17053.3%
Contains more Carbs +123.5%
Contains more Other +121.2%
Contains more Water +1718.2%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +514.8%
Contains more Fats +17053.3%
Contains more Carbs +123.5%
Contains more Other +121.2%
Contains more Water +1718.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80456.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.3%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80456.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +443.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +443.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Brussels sprout
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 5.15g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 3.38g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.3g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 8.95g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 43kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.62g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 8.6g 3.8g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 42mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 23mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 69mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 389mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 25mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.42mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.07mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.337mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 1.6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.88mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.139mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.09mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.745mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.309mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.219mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 61µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.037mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.12mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.132mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.152mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.154mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.032mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.098mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.155mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.076mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.023g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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