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Sunflower seed vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Coleslaw

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 231% more than Coleslaw.
  • Sunflower seed has 120 times more Copper than Coleslaw. While Sunflower seed has 1.8mg of Copper, Coleslaw has only 0.015mg.

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.
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +2286.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +3471.4%
Contains more Copper +11900%
Contains more Manganese +1811.8%
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% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +2286.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +3471.4%
Contains more Copper +11900%
Contains more Manganese +1811.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3946.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin E +6413%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3946.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2087.4%
Contains more Fats +419.3%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Contains more Water +1452.2%
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 Protein +2087.4%
Contains more Fats +419.3%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Contains more Water +1452.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +593.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +593.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +258.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Sucrose +258.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 seed Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 12.99g Coleslaw
Protein 20.78g 0.95g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 9.91g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 14.89g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 153kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 2.62g 12.19g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 1.9g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 30mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.22mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 8mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 20mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 129mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 203mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.14mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.015mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.102mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.54mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.026mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.206mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.246mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.112mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
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
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.037g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.006g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 2.671g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 5.348g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 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 seed - 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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