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Sunflower seeds vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seeds and Chickpeas

  • Chickpeas has less Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Zinc than Sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily need of Vitamin E 232% more than Chickpeas.
  • Sunflower seeds have 16 times more Vitamin B3 than Chickpeas. While Sunflower seeds have 8.335mg of Vitamin B3, Chickpeas has only 0.526mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +411.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1332.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%

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% 3% 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 4.3% 1.6% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9948.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +867.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1886.9%
Contains more OtherOther +229.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1172.9%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3078%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1901.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Chickpeas Opinion
Calories 584kcal 164kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 8.86g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 2.59g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.3mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 19.82g Chickpeas
Carbs 20g 27.42g Chickpeas
Magnesium 325mg 48mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 49mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 291mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 2.89mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 4.8g Sunflower seeds
Fiber 8.6g 7.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.352mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 1.53mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 168mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 7mg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 50IU 27IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.35mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 1.03mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 3.7µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.116mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.063mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.526mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.286mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.139mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 4µg Chickpeas
Folate 227µg 172µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 42.8mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.269g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.583g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.156g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.085mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.329mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.38mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.631mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.593mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.116mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.475mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.372mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.244mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.