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Sunflower seeds vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sunflower seeds and Pasta

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc in Sunflower seeds are higher than in Pasta.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily Copper needs 190% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has 40 times less Vitamin B6 than Sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Pasta has 0.034mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1705.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2587.5%
Contains more IronIron +360.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +792.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +947.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +770.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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%
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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 0% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +608.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +740.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +517.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3855.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4801%
Contains more OtherOther +877.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1349.5%

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
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14841.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5293.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Pasta Opinion
Calories 584kcal 131kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 5.15g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 1.05g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 20g 24.93g Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 18mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 6mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 24mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 1.14mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Pasta
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.093mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 0.56mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 63mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.224mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.209mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.15mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.992mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.183mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.034mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Folate 227µg 64µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.124g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.429g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.065mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.134mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.197mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.097mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.079mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.247mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.217mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.103mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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 Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.305g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.