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Sunflower seeds vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seeds and Cornmeal different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than Cornmeal in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily need of Vitamin E 234% more than Cornmeal.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 24 times more Copper than Cornmeal. Sunflower seeds contain 1.8mg of Copper, while Cornmeal contains 0.076mg.
  • Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow types were 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.
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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +915.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2268.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1020.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +404.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%

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% 3% 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 0% 13% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +639%
Contains more CholineCholine +540.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.382mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~209µg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2840.6%
Contains more OtherOther +494.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.3%
Contains more WaterWater +136.4%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4650.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2694.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%

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
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +267.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Cornmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Cornmeal Opinion
Calories 584kcal 370kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 7.11g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 1.75g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 75.55g Cornmeal
Carbs 20g 79.45g Cornmeal
Magnesium 325mg 32mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 3mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 142mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 4.36mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 8.6g 3.9g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.076mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 0.66mg Sunflower seeds
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 660mg 99mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 7mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 50IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A 3µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.12mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.174mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 10.5µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.551mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 4.968mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.24mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.182mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 209µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 8.6mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.39g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.828g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.038mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.172mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.242mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 1.006mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.105mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.162mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.366mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.337mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.172mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

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

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