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Sunflower seed vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seed and Rosemary different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Zinc, and Folate, however, Rosemary is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sunflower seed is 167% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 41 times more Vitamin B1 than Rosemary. While Sunflower seed contains 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, Rosemary contains only 0.036mg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Rosemary, fresh 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 Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +437.6%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +103.1%
Contains more Calcium +306.4%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Equal in Potassium - 668
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +437.6%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +103.1%
Contains more Calcium +306.4%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Equal in Potassium - 668

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.3%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5748%
Contains more Vitamin C +1457.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.3%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5748%
Contains more Vitamin C +1457.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +527.8%
Contains more Fats +778.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Contains more Water +1332.8%
Equal in Carbs - 20.7
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more Protein +527.8%
Contains more Fats +778.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Contains more Water +1332.8%
Equal in Carbs - 20.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1497.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2467.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1497.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2467.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed Rosemary
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Rosemary Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 6.6g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 3.31g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 5.86g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 20.7g Rosemary
Calories 584kcal 131kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Rosemary
Fiber 8.6g 14.1g Rosemary
Calcium 78mg 317mg Rosemary
Iron 5.25mg 6.65mg Rosemary
Magnesium 325mg 91mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 66mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 668mg Rosemary
Sodium 9mg 26mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.93mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.301mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.96mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 2924IU Rosemary
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 146µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21.8mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.036mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.152mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.912mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.804mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.336mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 109µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.051mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.136mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.136mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.249mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.143mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.047mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.165mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.066mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 2.838g Rosemary
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.16g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.901g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Rosemary
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
156%
Sunflower seed
43%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.