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Sunflower seeds vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sunflower seeds and coleslaw

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B3; however, coleslaw is higher in vitamin K.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 231% more than coleslaw.
  • Sunflower seeds have 120 times more copper than coleslaw. While sunflower seeds have 1.8mg of copper, coleslaw has only 0.015mg.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +2286.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11900%
Contains more ZincZinc +3471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1811.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3946.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2087.4%
Contains more FatsFats +419.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more OtherOther +265.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1452.2%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +593.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +258.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.54mg 231%
Copper 1.8mg 0.015mg 198%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.026mg 121%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 5.348g 119%
Selenium 53µg 96%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.112mg 95%
Phosphorus 660mg 20mg 91%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.102mg 80%
Magnesium 325mg 8mg 75%
Fats 51.46g 9.91g 64%
Iron 5.25mg 0.22mg 63%
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg 59%
Folate 227µg 57%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.206mg 51%
Zinc 5mg 0.14mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.671g 40%
Protein 20.78g 0.95g 40%
Fiber 8.6g 1.9g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.02mg 26%
Calories 584kcal 153kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.246mg 18%
Potassium 645mg 129mg 15%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 14.6mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.455g 1.599g 13%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Sodium 9mg 203mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 28µg 3%
Carbs 20g 14.89g 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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