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Sunflower seed vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sunflower seed and Fortune cookie?

  • Sunflower seed is richer than Fortune cookie in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 234% more.
  • Sunflower seed has 103 times more Vitamin B6 than Fortune cookie. While Sunflower seed has 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, Fortune cookie has only 0.013mg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cookies, fortune types 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 +550%
Contains more Iron +264.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4542.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1785.7%
Contains more Potassium +1473.2%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +2841.2%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +926.3%
Contains more Selenium +1727.6%
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 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +264.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4542.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1785.7%
Contains more Potassium +1473.2%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +2841.2%
Contains more Copper +2900%
Contains more Manganese +926.3%
Contains more Selenium +1727.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +117133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +713.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10246.2%
Contains more Folate +243.9%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +117133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +713.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10246.2%
Contains more Folate +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +394.8%
Contains more Fats +1805.9%
Contains more Other +175.5%
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Water +69.1%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +394.8%
Contains more Fats +1805.9%
Contains more Other +175.5%
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Water +69.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4865%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4865%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

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 Fortune cookie
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 Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 20.78g 4.2g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 2.7g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 584kcal 378kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 45.42g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 1.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 12mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.44mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 7mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 35mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 41mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 31mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.17mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.06mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.19mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 2.9µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 3IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.03mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.182mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.84mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.297mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.013mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 66µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.061mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.123mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.165mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.295mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.157mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.076mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.203mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.192mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.088mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.345g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.466g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Fortune cookie
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
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie 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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.