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

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

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 230% higher.
  • Sunflower seed has 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Garlic powder. Sunflower seed has 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.
Contains more Magnesium +322.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Copper +237.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.8%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Equal in Calcium - 79
Equal in Iron - 5.65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +322.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Copper +237.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.8%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Equal in Calcium - 79
Equal in Iron - 5.65

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5149.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +383%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5149.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +383%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +6949.3%
Contains more Carbs +263.7%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +16.8%
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 Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +6949.3%
Contains more Carbs +263.7%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16011.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12898.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16011.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12898.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +22%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Sucrose +22%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Garlic powder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
156%
Sunflower seed
53%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed 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 seed - 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.