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Sunflower seeds vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sunflower seeds and chuck steak?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and selenium, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 234% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have 163 times more manganese than chuck steak. Sunflower seeds have 1.95mg of manganese, while chuck steak has 0.012mg.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1377.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.5%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2237.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.6%

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% 1% 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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35070%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3683.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.4%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +162%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1793.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1067.4%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2756.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seeds Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.1mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.077mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.81g 149%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.066mg 118%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.012mg 84%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.373mg 75%
Magnesium 325mg 22mg 72%
Phosphorus 660mg 193mg 67%
Folate 227µg 6µg 55%
Fats 51.46g 19.64g 49%
Selenium 53µg 27.5µg 46%
Iron 5.25mg 2.45mg 35%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Zinc 5mg 8.68mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 9.457g 23%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 4.663mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.455g 8.66g 19%
Calories 584kcal 277kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.191mg 13%
Potassium 645mg 325mg 9%
Protein 20.78g 24.98g 8%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.752mg 8%
Carbs 20g 0g 7%
Calcium 78mg 16mg 6%
Choline 55.1mg 79mg 4%
Sodium 9mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.205g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.