Sunflower seeds vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sunflower seeds and lime
- Sunflower seeds are higher than lime in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and folate.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 233% more than lime.
- Sunflower seeds contain 244 times more manganese than lime. While sunflower seeds contain 1.95mg of manganese, lime contains only 0.008mg.
- The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Limes, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +5316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +532.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +775% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2669.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4445.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3566.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15886.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4067.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +420.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3027.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2737.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +980.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1978.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.54 g
Water:
88.26 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2868.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25630% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +910% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1766% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97415.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41967.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.22mg | 233% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.065mg | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.055g | 154% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.03mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.043mg | 100% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 0.4µg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 18mg | 92% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.008mg | 84% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 0.2g | 79% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 6mg | 76% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 0.6mg | 58% |
| Folate | 227µg | 8µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 0.2mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 0.019g | 46% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.11mg | 44% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 0.7g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 29.1mg | 31% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 30kcal | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.02mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 2.8g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 0.022g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.217mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 102mg | 16% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 5.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20g | 10.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 7.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)