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Sunflower seeds vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sunflower seeds and salmon raw

  • Sunflower seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, salmon raw has more vitamin B12.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 172% more.
  • Sunflower seeds have 122 times more manganese than salmon raw. Sunflower seeds have 1.95mg of manganese, while salmon raw has 0.016mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index than salmon raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1020.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +556.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +620%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12087.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.2%

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.
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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +554.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +808%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.86mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +711.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1348.2%
Contains more OtherOther +75.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.84g

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +781%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +811.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%

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 Salmon raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.25mg 172%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 2.539g 137%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.226mg 105%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.016mg 84%
Magnesium 325mg 29mg 70%
Fats 51.46g 6.34g 69%
Phosphorus 660mg 200mg 66%
Iron 5.25mg 0.8mg 56%
Folate 227µg 25µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.103g 41%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.818mg 41%
Zinc 5mg 0.64mg 40%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Selenium 53µg 36.5µg 30%
Calories 584kcal 142kcal 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.981g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.664mg 11%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calcium 78mg 12mg 7%
Carbs 20g 0g 7%
Potassium 645mg 490mg 5%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 7.86mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.38mg 2%
Protein 20.78g 19.84g 2%
Sodium 9mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.