Sunflower seed vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Sunflower seed and Seed
- Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Seed has more Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 231% more.
- Sunflower seed has 5 times more Folate than Seed. Sunflower seed has 227µg of Folate, while Seed has 49µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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.
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Potassium
+58.5%
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Sodium
-43.8%
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Copper
+94.8%
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Calcium
+709%
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Iron
+47%
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Phosphorus
+30.3%
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Manganese
+39.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 335
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
Equal in Selenium - 55.2
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Potassium
+58.5%
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Sodium
-43.8%
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Copper
+94.8%
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Calcium
+709%
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Iron
+47%
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Phosphorus
+30.3%
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Manganese
+39.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 335
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
Equal in Selenium - 55.2
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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Vitamin E
+6934%
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Vitamin B1
+138.7%
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Vitamin B2
+108.8%
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Folate
+363.3%
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Vitamin C
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 54
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.83
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Vitamin E
+6934%
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Vitamin B1
+138.7%
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Vitamin B2
+108.8%
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Folate
+363.3%
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Vitamin C
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 54
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.83
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.6%
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Fats
+67.4%
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Carbs
+110.6%
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Water
+22.6%
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Other
+58.4%
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
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Protein
+25.6%
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Fats
+67.4%
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Carbs
+110.6%
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Water
+22.6%
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Other
+58.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+702.4%
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Saturated Fat
-25.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.665
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
Saturated Fat:
3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.665 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+702.4%
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Saturated Fat
-25.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.665
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 7.72g |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 16.54g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 30.74g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 42.12g |
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| Calories | 584kcal | 486kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 34.4g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 631mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 335mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 860mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 407mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 4.58mg |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.924mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 2.723mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 55.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 8.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 49µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.436mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.709mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.801mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.371mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.97mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.588mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.531mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 3.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 2.309g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 23.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)