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Sunflower seed vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Corned beef

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron, however, Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 233% more than Corned beef.
  • Sunflower seed has 89 times more Manganese than Corned beef. While Sunflower seed has 1.95mg of Manganese, Corned beef has only 0.022mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 +875%
Contains more Iron +182.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +428%
Contains more Potassium +344.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +1068.8%
Contains more Manganese +8763.6%
Contains more Selenium +61.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
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 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +182.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +428%
Contains more Potassium +344.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +1068.8%
Contains more Manganese +8763.6%
Contains more Selenium +61.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.58

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21881.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.8%
Contains more Folate +3683.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21881.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.8%
Contains more Folate +3683.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Carbs +4155.3%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Water +1164.1%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Carbs +4155.3%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Water +1164.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3353.3%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3353.3%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 0.47g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 18.17g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 18.98g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 0.47g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 251kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 8mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.86mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 12mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 125mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 145mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 973mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 4.58mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.154mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.022mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 32.8µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.16mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.026mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.03mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.42mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.23mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.119mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.726mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.827mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 1.445mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.494mg 0.473mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.718mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.901mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.58mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 6.34g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 9.22g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.67g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.885g)
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 Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.