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Sunflower seeds vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seeds and Garlic powder?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 230% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Garlic powder. Sunflower seeds have 8.335mg of Vitamin B3, while Garlic powder has 0.796mg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, garlic powder types in this 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" 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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85%
~equal in Calcium ~79mg
~equal in Iron ~5.65mg

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% 3% 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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +383%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6949.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.7%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%

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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16011.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12898.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%

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% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +22%
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 Garlic powder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 584kcal 331kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 16.55g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 0.73g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.2mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 20g 72.73g Garlic powder
Magnesium 325mg 77mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 79mg Garlic powder
Potassium 645mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Iron 5.25mg 5.65mg Garlic powder
Sugar 2.62g 2.43g Garlic powder
Fiber 8.6g 9g Garlic powder
Copper 1.8mg 0.533mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 2.99mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 414mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 60mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.67mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 0.979mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 23.9µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.435mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.141mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.796mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.743mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 227µg 47µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.115g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.178g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.121mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.374mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.414mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.728mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.768mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.111mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.525mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.667mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.263mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.