Sunflower seed vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Oregano
- Sunflower seed has more Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, and Manganese.
- Oregano covers your daily need of Vitamin K 518% more than Sunflower seed.
- Sunflower seed has 12 times more Selenium than Oregano. While Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, Oregano has only 4.5µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, oregano, dried.
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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 | +20.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1077.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1947.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +601% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155.9% |
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 E Vitamin E | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +736.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3302% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1102.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.7% |
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
1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2487.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1590.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.2% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.91 g
Glucose:
1.9 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +174.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 584kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 9g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 4.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 26.42g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 68.92g |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 1597mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 1260mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 36.8mg |
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| Sugar | 2.62g | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 42.5g |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.633mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 2.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1701IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 85µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 18.26mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 4.99mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.528mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 4.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.921mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 621.7µg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 237µg |
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| Choline | 55.1mg | 32.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 1.551g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 0.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 1.369g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.203mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.322mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.441mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0.78mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.5mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.127mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.585mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.144mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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