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Sunflower seeds vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and foie gras different?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus, while foie gras is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 25 times more magnesium than foie gras. Sunflower seeds contain 325mg of magnesium, while foie gras contains 13mg.
  • Sunflower seeds are lower in saturated fat.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%
~equal in Iron ~5.5mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2141.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg
~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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +328.3%
Contains more WaterWater +683.1%
~equal in Other ~3.05g

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% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2654.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.2%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.4mg 156%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.84g 149%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.088mg 116%
Vitamin A 3µg 1001µg 111%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.06mg 99%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.12mg 80%
Magnesium 325mg 13mg 74%
Phosphorus 660mg 200mg 66%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Saturated fat 4.455g 14.45g 45%
Folate 227µg 60µg 42%
Zinc 5mg 0.92mg 37%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.51mg 36%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Sodium 9mg 697mg 30%
Protein 20.78g 11.4g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 25.61g 18%
Selenium 53µg 44µg 16%
Potassium 645mg 138mg 15%
Fats 51.46g 43.84g 12%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calories 584kcal 462kcal 6%
Carbs 20g 4.67g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.299mg 4%
Iron 5.25mg 5.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 70mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.995g)
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?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.