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Sunflower seeds vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seeds and Hummus

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than Hummus in Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sunflower seeds is 141% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 20 times more Selenium than Hummus. Sunflower seeds contain 53µg of Selenium, while Hummus contains 2.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Hummus, commercial.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.9%
Contains more IronIron +115.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1938.5%

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% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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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% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +572.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163%
Contains more FatsFats +436%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
Contains more WaterWater +1307.8%

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
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +358.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Hummus Opinion
Calories 584kcal 166kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 7.9g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 9.6g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 8.29g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 14.29g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 71mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 38mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 228mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 2.44mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Hummus
Fiber 8.6g 6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.527mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 1.83mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 176mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 379mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 30IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.773mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 2.6µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.18mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.064mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.582mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.132mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.2mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 83µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 4.039g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 3.613g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Hummus
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
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.