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Sunflower seeds vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sunflower seeds and cheeseburgers

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than cheeseburgers in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, selenium, folate, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 231% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 16 times more copper than cheeseburgers. While sunflower seeds contain 1.8mg of copper, cheeseburgers contain only 0.111mg.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.1%
Contains more IronIron +93.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1521.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +517.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6663.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +224.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg

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% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.9%
Contains more FatsFats +249.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +716.7%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1295.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.52mg 231%
Copper 1.8mg 0.111mg 188%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.658g 143%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.293mg 99%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.228mg 86%
Magnesium 325mg 26mg 71%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.316mg 71%
Phosphorus 660mg 161mg 71%
Selenium 53µg 19.6µg 61%
Fats 51.46g 14.72g 57%
Folate 227µg 70µg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 5.413g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Iron 5.25mg 2.71mg 32%
Fiber 8.6g 2g 26%
Zinc 5mg 2.49mg 23%
Sodium 9mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 5.217mg 19%
Calories 584kcal 308kcal 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Potassium 645mg 196mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.545mg 12%
Protein 20.78g 16.51g 9%
Saturated fat 4.455g 6.473g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg 5%
Choline 55.1mg 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Calcium 78mg 119mg 4%
Carbs 20g 28.03g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.363mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.62g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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