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Sunflower seeds vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and potato pancake different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than potato pancake in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 233% more than potato pancake.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 10 times more copper than potato pancake. Sunflower seeds contain 1.8mg of copper, while potato pancake contains 0.18mg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Potato pancakes 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +802.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more IronIron +214.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +614.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +495.5%
~equal in Potassium ~622mg

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%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +398.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +453.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.7%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.8%
Contains more FatsFats +248.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.1%
Contains more WaterWater +909.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +396.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +541%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.23mg 233%
Copper 1.8mg 0.18mg 180%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.158mg 110%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 7.516g 104%
Selenium 53µg 8.9µg 80%
Phosphorus 660mg 128mg 76%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.26mg 73%
Magnesium 325mg 36mg 69%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.448mg 69%
Fats 51.46g 14.76g 56%
Folate 227µg 41µg 47%
Iron 5.25mg 1.67mg 45%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.672mg 42%
Zinc 5mg 0.7mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 3.73g 37%
Sodium 9mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Protein 20.78g 6.08g 29%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 27.6mg 29%
Fiber 8.6g 3.3g 21%
Calories 584kcal 268kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.173mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Saturated fat 4.455g 2.496g 9%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.757mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 32mg 5%
Carbs 20g 27.81g 3%
Choline 55.1mg 74.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Potassium 645mg 622mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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