Sunflower seeds vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sunflower seeds and sockeye salmon
- Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, and phosphorus; however, sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 228% more.
- Sunflower seeds have 150 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. Sunflower seeds have 1.95mg of manganese, while sockeye salmon has 0.013mg.
- Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index than sockeye salmon.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +802.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +609.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +909.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2268.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +809.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3452.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +842.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +823.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +388.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1323.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +894% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1643.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.99mg | 228% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.076mg | 192% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 4.47µg | 186% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 1.327g | 145% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.157mg | 110% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.013mg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.7µg | 84% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 5.57g | 71% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 36mg | 69% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 0.52mg | 59% |
| Folate | 227µg | 7µg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 305mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 1.864g | 42% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.55mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.827mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 0g | 34% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 35.5µg | 32% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 156kcal | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 0.969g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 10.123mg | 11% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 26.48g | 11% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 112.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.246mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20g | 0g | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 436mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 1.274mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.019g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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