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Sunflower seed vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Dates

  • Dates have less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 234% more than Dates .
  • Sunflower seed has 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Dates . While Sunflower seed has 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, Dates have only 0.052mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Dates, deglet noor.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +414.7%
Contains more Magnesium +655.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +964.5%
Contains more Zinc +1624.1%
Contains more Copper +773.8%
Contains more Manganese +644.3%
Contains more Selenium +1666.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Potassium - 656
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +414.7%
Contains more Magnesium +655.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +964.5%
Contains more Zinc +1624.1%
Contains more Copper +773.8%
Contains more Manganese +644.3%
Contains more Selenium +1666.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Potassium - 656

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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +70240%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715.2%
Contains more Folate +1094.7%
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% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +70240%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715.2%
Contains more Folate +1094.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +748.2%
Contains more Fats +13094.9%
Contains more Other +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +275.2%
Contains more Water +334%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +748.2%
Contains more Fats +13094.9%
Contains more Other +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +275.2%
Contains more Water +334%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121673.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121673.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +853.6%
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
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +853.6%
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 Dates
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Dates Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 67.03g Dates
Protein 20.78g 2.45g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.39g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 75.03g Dates
Calories 584kcal 282kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 2.62g 63.35g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 8g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 39mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.02mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 43mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 62mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 9mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 5mg 0.29mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.206mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.262mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 10IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.05mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.052mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.066mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.274mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.589mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.165mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 19µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.012mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.043mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.049mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.084mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.066mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.022mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.05mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.071mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.032mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.032g Dates
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.036g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.019g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.423g)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients

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

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