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Sunflower seed vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunflower seed and Cracker

  • Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Cracker is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 214% more than Cracker.
  • Sunflower seed contains 21 times more Vitamin B6 than Cracker. While Sunflower seed contains 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, Cracker contains only 0.063mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.1%
Contains more Potassium +446.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +920.4%
Contains more Copper +1630.8%
Contains more Manganese +297.1%
Contains more Selenium +691%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.1%
Contains more Potassium +446.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +920.4%
Contains more Copper +1630.8%
Contains more Manganese +297.1%
Contains more Selenium +691%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2034.9%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.5%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2034.9%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +94.7%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +206.5%
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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +94.7%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +206.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +178%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +178%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 59g Cracker
Protein 20.78g 6.64g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 26.43g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 584kcal 510kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 2.62g 8.18g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 2.3g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 5.25mg 4.03mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 18mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 248mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 118mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 726mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.49mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.104mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.491mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 6.7µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 3.03mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.416mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 4.352mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.417mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.063mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 92µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.084mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.193mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.246mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.471mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.103mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.112mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.331mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.294mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.145mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 1.076g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 5.562g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 6.553g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 13.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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