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Sunflower seeds vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sunflower seeds and roe

  • Sunflower seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B3; however, roe is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 481% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds have 150 times more manganese than roe. While sunflower seeds have 1.95mg of manganese, roe has only 0.013mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.9%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1306.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%
~equal in Selenium ~51.7µg

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%
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +627%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.154mg
~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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +525.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +941.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1139.5%

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
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +770.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +579.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.128mg 186%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 3.404g 132%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.277mg 100%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.185mg 89%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.013mg 84%
Magnesium 325mg 26mg 71%
Fats 51.46g 8.23g 67%
Iron 5.25mg 0.77mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.949mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.129g 41%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.192mg 38%
Folate 227µg 92µg 34%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Zinc 5mg 1.28mg 34%
Phosphorus 660mg 515mg 21%
Calories 584kcal 204kcal 19%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 16.4mg 17%
Protein 20.78g 28.62g 16%
Saturated fat 4.455g 1.866g 12%
Potassium 645mg 283mg 11%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 3µg 91µg 10%
Carbs 20g 1.92g 6%
Calcium 78mg 28mg 5%
Sodium 9mg 117mg 5%
Selenium 53µg 51.7µg 2%
Net carbs 11.4g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.154mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $98.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.589g)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.