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Sunflower seeds vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sunflower seeds and mayonnaise

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and iron, while mayonnaise has more vitamin K.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 213% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 325 times less magnesium than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 325mg of magnesium, while mayonnaise contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3125%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +9373.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3042.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2204.3%

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 0% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +972.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +557%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16712.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4440%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2064.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3408.8%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +45.5%
Contains more WaterWater +357.7%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~16.843g

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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +420.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Mayonnaise DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 3.28mg 213%
Copper 1.8mg 0.019mg 198%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 44.69g 144%
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg 136%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.01mg 123%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.008mg 103%
Selenium 53µg 2.3µg 92%
Phosphorus 660mg 21mg 91%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.007mg 84%
Magnesium 325mg 1mg 77%
Iron 5.25mg 0.21mg 63%
Folate 227µg 5µg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0mg 52%
Zinc 5mg 0.15mg 44%
Protein 20.78g 0.96g 40%
Fats 51.46g 74.85g 36%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Saturated fat 4.455g 11.703g 33%
Sodium 9mg 635mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.019mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.172mg 19%
Potassium 645mg 20mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Calcium 78mg 8mg 7%
Carbs 20g 0.57g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Calories 584kcal 680kcal 5%
Choline 55.1mg 34.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 16.843g 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.057mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

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

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