Sunflower seed vs Flax - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Copper
+47.5%
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Zinc
+15.2%
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Sodium
-70%
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Calcium
+226.9%
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Potassium
+26%
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Magnesium
+20.6%
Equal in Iron - 5.73
Equal in Phosphorus - 642
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Copper
+47.5%
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Zinc
+15.2%
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Sodium
-70%
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Calcium
+226.9%
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Potassium
+26%
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Magnesium
+20.6%
Equal in Iron - 5.73
Equal in Phosphorus - 642
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+133.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+11245.2%
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Vitamin B2
+120.5%
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Vitamin B3
+170.6%
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Vitamin B5
+14.7%
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Vitamin B6
+184.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+133.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+11245.2%
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Vitamin B2
+120.5%
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Vitamin B3
+170.6%
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Vitamin B5
+14.7%
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Vitamin B6
+184.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is
Vitamin Summary Score
105
44
Mineral Summary Score
122
125
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Protein
125%
110%
Carbohydrates
20%
29%
Fats
238%
195%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugars |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Which food is preferable in case of diets?
is better in case of low diet
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugars?
Flax contains less Sugars (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
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 definitely stated which food is richer in minerals. See charts below for detailed information.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"
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| Calories | 584 | 534 |
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| Protein | 20.78 | 18.29 |
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| Fats | 51.46 | 42.16 |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4 | 0.6 |
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| Carbs | 20 | 28.88 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Iron | 5.25 | 5.73 |
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| Calcium | 78 | 255 |
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| Potassium | 645 | 813 |
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| Magnesium | 325 | 392 |
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| Sugars | 2.62 | 1.55 |
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| Fiber | 8.6 | 27.3 |
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| Copper | 1.8 | 1.22 |
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| Zinc | 5 | 4.34 |
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| Phosphorus | 660 | 642 |
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| Sodium | 9 | 30 |
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| Vitamin A | 50 | 0 |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17 | 0.31 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48 | 1.644 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355 | 0.161 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335 | 3.08 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13 | 0.985 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345 | 0.473 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K | 0 | 4.3 |
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| Folic acid (B9) | 0 | 0 | |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455 | 3.663 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528 | 7.527 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137 | 28.73 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348 | 0.297 |
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| Threonine | 0.928 | 0.766 |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139 | 0.896 |
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| Leucine | 1.659 | 1.235 |
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| Lysine | 0.937 | 0.862 |
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| Methionine | 0.494 | 0.37 |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169 | 0.957 |
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| Valine | 1.315 | 1.072 |
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| Histidine | 0.632 | 0.472 |
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| Fructose | 0 |
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