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Sunflower seeds vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and pork different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than pork in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 233% more than pork.
  • Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index (20) than pork (0).

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
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%
Pork
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1060.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more IronIron +503.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2365.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17%

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% 1% 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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4440%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +269.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +240.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1123.5%

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
Pork
0
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1828.1%

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 Pork
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Pork DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.29mg 233%
Copper 1.8mg 0.073mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.2g 146%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.009mg 84%
Magnesium 325mg 28mg 71%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.464mg 68%
Phosphorus 660mg 246mg 59%
Fats 51.46g 13.92g 58%
Folate 227µg 5µg 56%
Iron 5.25mg 0.87mg 55%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.877mg 50%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 6.19g 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Zinc 5mg 2.39mg 24%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 5.037mg 21%
Calories 584kcal 242kcal 17%
Selenium 53µg 45.3µg 14%
Protein 20.78g 27.32g 13%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.698mg 9%
Potassium 645mg 423mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Carbs 20g 0g 7%
Choline 55.1mg 93.9mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Calcium 78mg 19mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.455g 5.23g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.321mg 3%
Sodium 9mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 1.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.775g)
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?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.