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Sunflower seed vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seed and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate than Chinese cuisine.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 229% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 45 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. While Sunflower seed contains 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.033mg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +254.5%
Contains more Iron +373%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.4%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +3573.5%
Contains more Manganese +1226.5%
Contains more Selenium +691%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +373%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.4%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +3573.5%
Contains more Manganese +1226.5%
Contains more Selenium +691%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +4189%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +735.4%
Contains more Folate +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2424%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin E +4189%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +735.4%
Contains more Folate +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2424%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.5%
Contains more Fats +870.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.3%
Contains more Other +100.7%
Contains more Water +1566.4%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +193.5%
Contains more Fats +870.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.3%
Contains more Other +100.7%
Contains more Water +1566.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1422.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +986.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1422.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +986.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +113.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +113.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 5.79g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 7.08g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 5.3g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 7.29g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 105kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.62g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 8.6g 1.5g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 22mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.11mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 15mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 76mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 204mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 409mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 1.5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.049mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.147mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 6.7µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.82mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 1.4mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.033mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.055mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.32mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.443mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.161mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 45µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.083mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.313mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.314mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.525mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.552mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.158mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.317mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.327mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.207mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.058g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.004g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.217g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 2.13g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.