Sunflower seeds vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sunflower seeds and pistachios?
- Sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and zinc, yet pistachios are higher in vitamin B6.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 215% more.
- Sunflower seeds have 8 times more selenium than pistachios. While sunflower seeds have 53µg of selenium, pistachios have only 7µg.
We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this article.
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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 | +168.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +657.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +1129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +541.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +345.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.4% |
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:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.9% |
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Protein
~20.16g
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Water
~4.37g
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Other
~2.98g
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
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.67 g
Sucrose:
6.87 g
Glucose:
0.32 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +174.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 2.86mg | 215% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 7µg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 14.38g | 58% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 1.3mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.87mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 121mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 1.3mg | 44% |
| Folate | 227µg | 51µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 1.2mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 1.7mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 2.2mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 490mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 3.92mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.16mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.52mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 23.257g | 12% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 1025mg | 11% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 51.46g | 45.32g | 9% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 10.6g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 5.907g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 20g | 27.17g | 2% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 560kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 20.16g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)