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Sunflower seeds vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sunflower seeds and hash browns

  • Hash browns have less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and folate.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 217% more.
  • Sunflower seeds have 133 times more selenium than hash browns. Sunflower seeds have 53µg of selenium, while hash browns have 0.4µg.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1447.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.7%
Contains more IronIron +775%
Contains more CopperCopper +1700%
Contains more ZincZinc +1288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +573.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1134.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13150%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +980.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +834.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +623.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1791.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +285.7%
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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +705.4%
Contains more FatsFats +202%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more WaterWater +941.6%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43%

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
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
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 Hash browns
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 seeds Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 2.62mg 217%
Copper 1.8mg 0.1mg 189%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 5.665g 116%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.137mg 112%
Selenium 53µg 0.4µg 96%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.186mg 89%
Phosphorus 660mg 98mg 80%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.158mg 78%
Magnesium 325mg 21mg 72%
Iron 5.25mg 0.6mg 58%
Folate 227µg 12µg 54%
Fats 51.46g 17.04g 53%
Zinc 5mg 0.36mg 42%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.838mg 41%
Protein 20.78g 2.58g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 7.827g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.038mg 24%
Fiber 8.6g 2.7g 24%
Sodium 9mg 566mg 24%
Calories 584kcal 272kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.38mg 15%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Potassium 645mg 355mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.455g 2.54g 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Choline 55.1mg 17.8mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 19mg 6%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5.4mg 4%
Carbs 20g 28.88g 3%
Net carbs 11.4g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 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%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

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

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