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Sunflower seeds vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and caviar different?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B6, while caviar is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and choline.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 833% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 39 times more manganese than caviar. Sunflower seeds contain 1.95mg of manganese, while caviar contains 0.05mg.
  • Sunflower seeds are lower in sodium.
  • Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index (20) than caviar (0).

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.6%
Contains more IronIron +126.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~300mg

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% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +678.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +354%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8933.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +790.9%

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more FatsFats +187.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +904.2%
Contains more OtherOther +98%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.06g

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 Caviar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg 833%
Vitamin E 35.17mg 1.89mg 222%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Copper 1.8mg 0.11mg 188%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.19mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 7.405g 105%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.05mg 83%
Iron 5.25mg 11.88mg 83%
Choline 55.1mg 490.9mg 79%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.32mg 79%
Sodium 9mg 1500mg 65%
Fats 51.46g 17.9g 52%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.12mg 51%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 3.5mg 47%
Folate 227µg 50µg 44%
Phosphorus 660mg 356mg 43%
Zinc 5mg 0.95mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 4.631g 35%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Vitamin A 3µg 271µg 30%
Selenium 53µg 65.5µg 23%
Calcium 78mg 275mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.62mg 20%
Calories 584kcal 264kcal 16%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Potassium 645mg 181mg 14%
Protein 20.78g 24.6g 8%
Magnesium 325mg 300mg 6%
Carbs 20g 4g 5%
Saturated fat 4.455g 4.06g 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1491mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $98.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.