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Sunflower seed vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sunflower seed and Jackfruit

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3 in Sunflower seed is higher than in Jackfruit.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 232% more than Jackfruit.
  • Jackfruit has 45 times less Manganese than Sunflower seed. Sunflower seed has 1.95mg of Manganese, while Jackfruit has 0.043mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Jackfruit, raw.

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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 +225%
Contains more Iron +2182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1020.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3042.9%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Zinc +3746.2%
Contains more Copper +2268.4%
Contains more Manganese +4434.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
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 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +2182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1020.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3042.9%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Zinc +3746.2%
Contains more Copper +2268.4%
Contains more Manganese +4434.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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 E +10244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more Folate +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +878.6%
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 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +10244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more Folate +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +878.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1108.1%
Contains more Fats +7940.6%
Contains more Other +225.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Water +1453.1%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +1108.1%
Contains more Fats +7940.6%
Contains more Other +225.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Water +1453.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11853.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24513.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11853.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24513.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +495.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
7% 2% 46% 45%
Starch: 1.47 g
Sucrose: 0.42 g
Glucose: 9.48 g
Fructose: 9.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +495.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Jackfruit Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 21.75g Jackfruit
Protein 20.78g 1.72g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.64g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 23.25g Jackfruit
Calories 584kcal 95kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 2.62g 19.08g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 1.5g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 24mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.23mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 29mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 21mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 448mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 2mg Jackfruit
Zinc 5mg 0.13mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.076mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.043mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.34mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 13.7mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.105mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.055mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.92mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.235mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.329mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 24µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.034mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.086mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.069mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.103mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.069mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.034mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.052mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.086mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.034mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.195g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.155g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.094g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Jackfruit
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
19%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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 contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/nutrients

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

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