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Sunflower seeds vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sunflower seeds and nutmeg

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while nutmeg has more fiber and manganese.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 234% higher.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in sunflower seeds is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.7%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +541.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +740.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +198.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +526.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.8%
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.5%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6510.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 584kcal 525kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 5.84g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 36.31g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 11.4g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 20g 49.29g Nutmeg
Magnesium 325mg 183mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 184mg Nutmeg
Potassium 645mg 350mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 3.04mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 2.99g Sunflower seeds
Fiber 8.6g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 1.8mg 1.027mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 2.15mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 213mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 16mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A 3µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 53µg 1.6µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.346mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.057mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.299mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.16mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 76µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 8.8mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 25.94g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 3.22g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.35g 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 0g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.