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Sunflower seeds vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seeds and Hazelnut?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc, yet Hazelnut is richer in Manganese.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 184% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have 22 times more Selenium than Hazelnut. Sunflower seeds have 53µg of Selenium, while Hazelnut has 2.4µg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +99.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
~equal in Potassium ~680mg
~equal in Copper ~1.725mg

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 21% 1.2% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.464g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +68%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Hazelnut Opinion
Calories 584kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Protein 20.78g 14.95g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 60.75g Hazelnut
Vitamin C 1.4mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 11.4g 7g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 16.7g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 163mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 114mg Hazelnut
Potassium 645mg 680mg Hazelnut
Iron 5.25mg 4.7mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 4.34g Sunflower seeds
Fiber 8.6g 9.7g Hazelnut
Copper 1.8mg 1.725mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 2.45mg Sunflower seeds
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 660mg 290mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 15.03mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 53µg 2.4µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.643mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.113mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.918mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.563mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 14.2µg Hazelnut
Folate 227µg 113µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 45.6mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 4.464g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 7.92g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.193mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.497mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.545mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 1.063mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.42mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.221mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.663mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.701mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.432mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
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 Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0090000000000003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.