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Sunflower seed vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seed and Dried fruit different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher than Dried fruit in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 206% more than Dried fruit.
  • Sunflower seed contains 99 times more Vitamin B1 than Dried fruit. Sunflower seed contains 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, while Dried fruit contains 0.015mg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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.
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
9
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +915.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +829.6%
Contains more Zinc +1182.1%
Contains more Copper +424.8%
Contains more Manganese +729.8%
Contains more Selenium +2309.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Sunflower seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +915.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +829.6%
Contains more Zinc +1182.1%
Contains more Copper +424.8%
Contains more Manganese +729.8%
Contains more Selenium +2309.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%

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.
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
8
:
2
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Vitamin E +712.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +840.6%
Contains more Folate +2170%
Contains more Vitamin A +7108%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sunflower seed
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%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +712.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +840.6%
Contains more Folate +2170%
Contains more Vitamin A +7108%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
3
:
2
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Protein +513%
Contains more Fats +9990.2%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +213.2%
Contains more Water +553.1%
Sunflower seed
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more Protein +513%
Contains more Fats +9990.2%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +213.2%
Contains more Water +553.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
2
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24937.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31166.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Sunflower seed
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24937.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31166.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
0
:
4
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +215.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Sunflower seed
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +215.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Dried fruit Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 55.34g Dried fruit
Protein 20.78g 3.39g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.51g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 62.64g Dried fruit
Calories 584kcal 241kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Fructose 12.47g Dried fruit
Sugar 2.62g 53.44g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 7.3g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 55mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 2.66mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 32mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 71mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 1162mg Dried fruit
Sodium 9mg 10mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.39mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.343mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.235mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 2.2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 3604IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 180µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 35.17mg 4.33mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.015mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.074mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.589mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.516mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.143mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 10µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 3.1µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.016mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.073mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.063mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.105mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.083mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.015mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.062mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.078mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.047mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.017g Dried fruit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.074g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.074g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Dried fruit
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
38%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.438g)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.