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Sunflower seeds vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seeds and Chocolate different?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Chocolate is higher in Iron.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily need of Vitamin E 231% more than Chocolate.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 59 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. Sunflower seeds contain 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate contains 0.025mg.
  • Sunflower seeds are lower in Saturated Fat.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1666.7%
Contains more IronIron +52.8%

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1049.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3102.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +325.8%
Contains more FatsFats +64.5%
Contains more WaterWater +387.6%
Contains more OtherOther +78.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.9%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2018.8%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1750%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Chocolate Opinion
Calories 584kcal 546kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 4.88g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 31.28g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 20g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 146mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 56mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 559mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 2.62g 47.9g Sunflower seeds
Fiber 8.6g 7g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 1.028mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 2.01mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 206mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 24mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 50IU
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.54mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 1.419mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.025mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.05mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.725mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.297mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.042mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 227µg Sunflower seeds
Trans Fat 0.112g Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 18.519g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 9.54g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.092g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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