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Sunflower seed vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Folate.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 229% more than Chickpea flour (besan).
  • Sunflower seed has 6 times more Selenium than Chickpea flour (besan). While Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, Chickpea flour (besan) has only 8.3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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 119% 14% 75% 182% 304% 77% 136% 8.3% 209% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
~equal in Iron ~4.86mg

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 0% 2.5% 17% 0% 122% 24% 33% 36% 114% 0% 23% 328% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.5%
~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
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +669.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.1%
Contains more WaterWater +117.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.39g
~equal in Other ~2.82g

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 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.983 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1131.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +675.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.4%

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 Chickpea flour (besan)
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Calories 584kcal 387kcal Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 51.46g 6.69g Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Net carbs 11.4g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 20g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 325mg 166mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 45mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 5.25mg 4.86mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 10.85g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 1.8mg 0.912mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 2.81mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 318mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 64mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 41IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.83mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 1.6mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 8.3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.486mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.106mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.762mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.606mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.492mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 227µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.693g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.504g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 2.983g Sunflower seed
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Chickpea flour (besan)
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 seed
54%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.