Sunflower seeds vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sunflower seeds and chinese cuisine different?
- Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and folate than chinese cuisine.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 229% higher.
- Sunflower seeds contain 45 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. While sunflower seeds contain 1.48mg of vitamin B1, chinese cuisine contains only 0.033mg.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than chinese cuisine (60).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +373% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3573.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +768.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1226.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4189% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +531.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +735.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +404.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1566.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1422.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +986.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +113.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.82mg | 229% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.049mg | 195% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 2.13g | 140% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.033mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.161mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 6.7µg | 84% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 76mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.147mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 15mg | 74% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 5.3g | 71% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 1.11mg | 52% |
| Folate | 227µg | 45µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 1.32mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 51.3µg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 1.217g | 43% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 1.5mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 1.5g | 28% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 7.08g | 27% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 105kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.055mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 409mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 0.978g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.443mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 204mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 34.5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20g | 7.29g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.