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Sunflower seed vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunflower seed and Fondant icing

  • Sunflower seed is higher than Fondant icing in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 234% more than Fondant icing.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +2500%
Contains more Iron +52400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16025%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +12400%
Contains more Copper +59900%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +8733.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +52400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16025%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +12400%
Contains more Copper +59900%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +8733.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +257200%
Contains more Other +4950%
Contains more Carbs +365.9%
Contains more Water +42.5%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +257200%
Contains more Other +4950%
Contains more Carbs +365.9%
Contains more Water +42.5%

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 Fondant icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 20.78g 0g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.02g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 584kcal 373kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 88.9g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 3mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.01mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 4mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 11mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.04mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.003mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 0.6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.005mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.016mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0g Fondant icing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 86.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.