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Sunflower seeds vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower seeds and tagliatelle different?

  • Sunflower seeds have more copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron than tagliatelle.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sunflower seeds is 175% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 14 times more vitamin B6 than tagliatelle. While sunflower seeds contain 1.345mg of vitamin B6, tagliatelle contains only 0.093mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than tagliatelle (46).

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased are the varieties used in this article.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +606.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +689.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1346.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2137.4%
Contains more OtherOther +359.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.7%
Contains more WaterWater +555.4%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6736.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2356.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

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 Tagliatelle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.228mg 175%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.942g 148%
Selenium 53µg 96%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.093mg 96%
Fats 51.46g 2.3g 76%
Phosphorus 660mg 163mg 71%
Magnesium 325mg 46mg 66%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.705mg 65%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.547mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 0.271g 46%
Fiber 8.6g 34%
Zinc 5mg 1.22mg 34%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.35mg 31%
Iron 5.25mg 3.35mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Protein 20.78g 11.31g 19%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.328g 19%
Calories 584kcal 288kcal 15%
Potassium 645mg 179mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Folate 227µg 176µg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.535mg 12%
Carbs 20g 54.73g 12%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.439mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 14µg 1%
Sodium 9mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.226mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.