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Sunflower seeds vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seeds and Dandelion greens

  • Sunflower seeds have more Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 649% more than Sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds have 106 times more Selenium than Dandelion greens. While Sunflower seeds have 53µg of Selenium, Dandelion greens have only 0.5µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Dandelion greens, raw.

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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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +802.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +952.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1119.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +470.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.7%

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +922.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +678.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +740.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20222%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +669.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7251.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.4%
Contains more OtherOther +68.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1709.7%

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
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132242.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7461.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 584kcal 45kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 2.7g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 0.7g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 11.4g 5.7g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 9.2g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 36mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 645mg 397mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 3.1mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 8.6g 3.5g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.171mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 0.41mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 66mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 76mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 3µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 35.17mg 3.44mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.342mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 0.5µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.19mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.26mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.806mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.084mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.251mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 227µg 27µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 35.3mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.306g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
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 Dandelion greens
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
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.