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Sunflower seeds vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sunflower seeds and cervelat

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and folate, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 233% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 114 times more folate than cervelat. Sunflower seeds contain 227µg of folate, while cervelat contains 2µg.
  • Sunflower seeds contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2221.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.1%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15886.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +500.6%
Contains more WaterWater +855.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1828.1%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.22mg 233%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Copper 1.8mg 0.15mg 183%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.2g 146%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.15mg 111%
Manganese 1.95mg 85%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.26mg 83%
Phosphorus 660mg 111mg 78%
Magnesium 325mg 14mg 74%
Selenium 53µg 20.3µg 59%
Folate 227µg 2µg 56%
Sodium 9mg 1300mg 56%
Iron 5.25mg 2.04mg 40%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Saturated fat 4.455g 11.51g 32%
Fats 51.46g 30.43g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 4.31mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 23%
Zinc 5mg 2.56mg 22%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 16.6mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 12.97g 14%
Calories 584kcal 362kcal 11%
Potassium 645mg 260mg 11%
Protein 20.78g 17.45g 7%
Calcium 78mg 9mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Carbs 20g 3.33g 6%
Choline 55.1mg 78.9mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.33mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
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.

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
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.