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Sunflower seeds vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and graham cracker different?

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and folate than graham cracker.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 224% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 11 times more copper than graham cracker. While sunflower seeds contain 1.8mg of copper, graham cracker contains only 0.17mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than graham cracker (74).

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +712.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.4%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +958.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +420.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +741.3%
~equal in Calcium ~77mg

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +762.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +149.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +833.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.6%
Contains more FatsFats +385.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.3%

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% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +638.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +812.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Graham cracker
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 seeds Graham cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 1.51mg 224%
Copper 1.8mg 0.17mg 181%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 5.388g 118%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.265mg 101%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.156mg 91%
Selenium 53µg 6.3µg 85%
Magnesium 325mg 40mg 68%
Phosphorus 660mg 185mg 68%
Fats 51.46g 10.6g 63%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.509g 40%
Manganese 1.95mg 1.019mg 40%
Zinc 5mg 0.96mg 37%
Folate 227µg 91µg 34%
Protein 20.78g 6.69g 28%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 4.439mg 24%
Fiber 8.6g 3.4g 21%
Sodium 9mg 459mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Carbs 20g 77.66g 19%
Iron 5.25mg 3.78mg 18%
Potassium 645mg 170mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.42mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.455g 1.633g 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Choline 55.1mg 5.9mg 9%
Calories 584kcal 430kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.317mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 74.26g N/A
Calcium 78mg 77mg 0%
Sugar 2.62g 24.85g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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