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Sunflower seeds vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seeds and Papadum?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Papadum is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 234% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have 6 times more Selenium than Papadum. Sunflower seeds have 53µg of Selenium, while Papadum has 8.3µg.
  • Sunflower seeds contain less Sodium.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%

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 0% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +13675%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~219µg

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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +1483.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.4%
Contains more OtherOther +158.4%

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3382.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1915.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Papadum Opinion
Calories 584kcal 371kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 51.46g 3.25g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 41.27g Papadum
Carbs 20g 59.87g Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 271mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 143mg Papadum
Potassium 645mg 1000mg Papadum
Iron 5.25mg 7.8mg Papadum
Sugar 2.62g 0g Papadum
Fiber 8.6g 18.6g Papadum
Copper 1.8mg 0.998mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 3.4mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 385mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 1745mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 50IU
Vitamin A 3µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.05mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 1.562mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 8.3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.277mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.258mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.472mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.917mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.285mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 227µg 219µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 0.4mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.532g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.148g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.266mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.886mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 1.659mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.937mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.494mg 0.372mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.315mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.632mg 0.715mg Papadum
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 Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1736mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.