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Sunflower seeds vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sunflower seeds and béchamel sauce

  • Béchamel sauce contains less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and folate than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 233% higher.
  • Béchamel sauce contains 138 times less copper than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 1.8mg of copper, while béchamel sauce contains 0.013mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.7%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +13746.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1090.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +553.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1506.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%

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.
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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3093.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3180.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2422.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +451.2%
Contains more FatsFats +664.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1605.3%

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +593.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1358.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.7%

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 Béchamel sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.17mg 233%
Copper 1.8mg 0.013mg 199%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.586g 144%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.055mg 119%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.041mg 100%
Selenium 53µg 3.3µg 90%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.024mg 84%
Phosphorus 660mg 101mg 80%
Magnesium 325mg 15mg 74%
Fats 51.46g 6.73g 69%
Iron 5.25mg 0.21mg 63%
Folate 227µg 9µg 55%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.261mg 50%
Zinc 5mg 0.42mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.67g 40%
Protein 20.78g 3.77g 34%
Fiber 8.6g 0.1g 34%
Calories 584kcal 105kcal 24%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.339mg 16%
Sodium 9mg 328mg 14%
Potassium 645mg 163mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.184mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.455g 2.152g 10%
Vitamin A 3µg 73µg 8%
Choline 55.1mg 14.1mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Calcium 78mg 126mg 5%
Carbs 20g 7.4g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 4.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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

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.