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Sunflower seeds vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sunflower seeds and shark raw

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and iron, while shark raw has more vitamin B12.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 228% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 130 times less manganese than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 1.95mg of manganese, while shark raw contains 0.015mg.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shark raw is 0, while the glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +563.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.1%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +5354.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1062.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.2%

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.
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3417%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +472.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +7466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18%

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +1041%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +225.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1455.6%
~equal in Protein ~20.98g

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +924.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1836.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%

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 Shark raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 1mg 228%
Copper 1.8mg 0.033mg 196%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.195g 146%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.042mg 120%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.015mg 84%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.4mg 73%
Fats 51.46g 4.51g 72%
Magnesium 325mg 49mg 66%
Phosphorus 660mg 210mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Folate 227µg 3µg 56%
Iron 5.25mg 0.84mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 1.808g 42%
Zinc 5mg 0.43mg 42%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.938mg 34%
Selenium 53µg 36.5µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.062mg 23%
Calories 584kcal 130kcal 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.925g 16%
Potassium 645mg 160mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.695mg 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 70µg 7%
Carbs 20g 0g 7%
Calcium 78mg 34mg 4%
Sodium 9mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Choline 55.1mg 65mg 2%
Protein 20.78g 20.98g 0%
Net carbs 11.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.