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Sunflower seed vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and French fries

  • Sunflower seed is richer than French fries in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower seed is 223% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 59 times more Selenium than French fries. Sunflower seed contains 53µg of Selenium, while French fries contain 0.9µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +333.3%
Contains more Iron +548.1%
Contains more Magnesium +828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +428%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +1351.6%
Contains more Manganese +689.5%
Contains more Selenium +5788.9%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +548.1%
Contains more Magnesium +828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +428%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +1351.6%
Contains more Manganese +689.5%
Contains more Selenium +5788.9%

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 +2006%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Folate +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2006%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Folate +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +505.8%
Contains more Fats +249.4%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.2%
Contains more Water +715%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +505.8%
Contains more Fats +249.4%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.2%
Contains more Water +715%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%

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 French fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed French fries Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 37.64g French fries
Protein 20.78g 3.43g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 14.73g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 41.44g French fries
Calories 584kcal 312kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 8.6g 3.8g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 18mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.81mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 35mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 125mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 579mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 210mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.124mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.247mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 0.9µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 1.67mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.039mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.004mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.58mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.372mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 30µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
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
Trans Fat 0.06g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 5.969g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 5.398g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.