Sunflower seeds vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sunflower seeds and rose hips different?
- Sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate; however, rose hips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rose hips is 472% higher.
- Sunflower seeds contain 93 times more vitamin B1 than rose hips. While sunflower seeds contain 1.48mg of vitamin B1, rose hips contain only 0.016mg.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than rose hips (64).
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +371% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +395.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1492.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +982% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +502.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +541.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1669.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +359.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
1.6 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
58.66 g
Other:
1.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1198.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15035.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1140.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.16 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3471.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 426mg | 472% |
| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 5.84mg | 196% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.113mg | 187% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 154% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.016mg | 122% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.076mg | 98% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 96% | |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 61mg | 86% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 0.34g | 79% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 24.1g | 62% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 69mg | 61% |
| Folate | 227µg | 3µg | 56% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 1.06mg | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 1.3mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.25mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 1.02mg | 40% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 1.6g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 217µg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 25.9µg | 22% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 162kcal | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.166mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 169mg | 9% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 429mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20g | 38.22g | 6% |
| Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 14.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 2.58g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)