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Sunflower seeds vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sunflower seeds and Rice

  • Rice contains less Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3 than Sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 234% higher.
  • Rice contains 27 times less Magnesium than Sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 325mg of Magnesium, while Rice contains 12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1742.9%
Contains more IronIron +337.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2508.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +920.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1434.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +313.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +606.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%

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.
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%
Rice
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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% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87825%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1346.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +2523.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +672.5%
Contains more FatsFats +18278.6%
Contains more OtherOther +621.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1346.9%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20954.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30343.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Rice Opinion
Calories 584kcal 130kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 2.69g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 0.28g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 27.77g Rice
Carbs 20g 28.17g Rice
Magnesium 325mg 12mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 10mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 645mg 35mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 1.2mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 8.6g 0.4g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.069mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 0.49mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 43mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.04mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.472mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 7.5µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.163mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.013mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.476mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.39mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.093mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 58µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 2.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.088g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.076g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.031mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.096mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.116mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.222mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.097mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.063mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.144mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.164mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.063mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.