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Sunflower seed vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sunflower seed and Nougat

  • Nougat has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 216% more.
  • Sunflower seed has 114 times more Vitamin B1 than Nougat. Sunflower seed has 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, while Nougat has 0.013mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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 +143.8%
Contains more Iron +789.8%
Contains more Magnesium +915.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +514.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +1090.5%
Contains more Copper +1243.3%
Contains more Manganese +541.4%
Contains more Selenium +1938.5%
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 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +789.8%
Contains more Magnesium +915.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +514.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +1090.5%
Contains more Copper +1243.3%
Contains more Manganese +541.4%
Contains more Selenium +1938.5%

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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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1169.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1643.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6625%
Contains more Folate +4440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1169.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1643.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6625%
Contains more Folate +4440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +524%
Contains more Fats +2981.4%
Contains more Water +120%
Contains more Other +558.7%
Contains more Carbs +362%
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% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +524%
Contains more Fats +2981.4%
Contains more Water +120%
Contains more Other +558.7%
Contains more Carbs +362%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 20.78g 3.33g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 1.67g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 584kcal 398kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 44.97g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 3.3g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 32mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.59mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 32mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 55mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 105mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 33mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.42mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.134mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.304mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 2.6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 1IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 2.77mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.3mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.013mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.148mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.478mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.06mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 5µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 1.667g Nougat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.