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Sunflower seeds vs. Lupin Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seeds and Lupin Bean

  • Lupin Bean has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily need of Copper 174% more than Lupin Bean.
  • Sunflower seeds have 149 times more Vitamin B6 than Lupin Bean. While Sunflower seeds have 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, Lupin Bean has only 0.009mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 39% 15% 22% 45% 77% 38% 55% 0.52% 88% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +501.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.3%
Contains more IronIron +337.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +679.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1938.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%

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%
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 3.7% 0.42% 0% 0% 34% 12% 9.3% 11% 2.1% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1004.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +569.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +501.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14844.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.7%
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
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1662.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.4%
Contains more OtherOther +450.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1402.7%

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
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.73 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1470.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3069.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Lupin Bean Opinion
Calories 584kcal 119kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 15.57g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 2.92g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.1mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 7.08g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 9.88g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 54mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 51mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 245mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 1.2mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Lupin Bean
Fiber 8.6g 2.8g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.231mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 1.38mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 128mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 4mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin A 50IU 7IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.676mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 2.6µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.134mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.053mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.495mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.188mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.009mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 59µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.346g Lupin Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.18g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.73g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.125mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.573mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.695mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 1.181mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.832mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.11mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.618mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.65mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.443mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Lupin Bean
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
9%
Lupin Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
39%
Lupin Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/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.