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Sunflower seed vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seed and Noodles?

  • Noodles has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and Zinc than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 233% higher.
  • Sunflower seed has 29 times more Vitamin B6 than Noodles. Sunflower seed has 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Noodles has 0.046mg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
9
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1447.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.4%
Contains more Potassium +1597.4%
Contains more Zinc +669.2%
Contains more Copper +1736.7%
Contains more Manganese +519%
Contains more Selenium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Sunflower seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1447.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.4%
Contains more Potassium +1597.4%
Contains more Zinc +669.2%
Contains more Copper +1736.7%
Contains more Manganese +519%
Contains more Selenium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%

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.
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
9
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +20588.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2823.9%
Contains more Folate +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Sunflower seed
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%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +20588.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2823.9%
Contains more Folate +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
3
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +357.7%
Contains more Fats +2386%
Contains more Other +506%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Water +1331.9%
Sunflower seed
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +357.7%
Contains more Fats +2386%
Contains more Other +506%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Water +1331.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
2
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3089%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4091.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Sunflower seed
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3089%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4091.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed
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2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Sucrose +6150%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sunflower seed
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +6150%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 20.78g 4.54g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 2.07g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 584kcal 138kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 8.6g 1.2g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 12mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.47mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 21mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 76mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 38mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 5mg 0.65mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.098mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.315mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 23.9µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 21IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.289mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.136mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.077mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.263mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.046mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 84µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.043mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.138mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.19mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.365mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.137mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.086mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.24mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.22mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.121mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.029g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.419g Noodles
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.581g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.552g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.036g)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.