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Sunflower seed vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seed and Clementine different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Clementine is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 233% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 530 times more Selenium than Clementine. While Sunflower seed contains 53µg of Selenium, Clementine contains only 0.1µg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Clementines, raw 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 +160%
Contains more Iron +3650%
Contains more Magnesium +3150%
Contains more Phosphorus +3042.9%
Contains more Potassium +264.4%
Contains more Zinc +8233.3%
Contains more Copper +4086%
Contains more Manganese +8378.3%
Contains more Selenium +52900%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
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 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +3650%
Contains more Magnesium +3150%
Contains more Phosphorus +3042.9%
Contains more Potassium +264.4%
Contains more Zinc +8233.3%
Contains more Copper +4086%
Contains more Manganese +8378.3%
Contains more Selenium +52900%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%

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 +17485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1620.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +648.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1693.3%
Contains more Folate +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3385.7%
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 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +17485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1620.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +648.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1693.3%
Contains more Folate +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3385.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2344.7%
Contains more Fats +34206.7%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +657.5%
Contains more Water +1730.4%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +2344.7%
Contains more Fats +34206.7%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +657.5%
Contains more Water +1730.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +138.4%
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
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +138.4%
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 Clementine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Clementine Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 10.32g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 0.85g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.15g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 12.02g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 47kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 1.64g Clementine
Sugar 2.62g 9.18g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 1.7g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 30mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.14mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 10mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 21mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 177mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 1mg Clementine
Zinc 5mg 0.06mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.043mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.023mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 0.1µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.2mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 48.8mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.086mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.03mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.636mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.151mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.075mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 24µg 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
Saturated Fat 4.455g Clementine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Clementine
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
21%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.