Sunflower seeds vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sunflower seeds and teff different?
- Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while teff is higher in manganese and iron.
- Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 317% more than sunflower seeds.
- Sunflower seeds contain 440 times more vitamin E than teff. Sunflower seeds contain 35.17mg of vitamin E, while teff contains 0.08mg.
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Teff, uncooked types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1104.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +373.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43862.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +320.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2062.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.5% |
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
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3045.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2060.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
36.56 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
0.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +303.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 9.24mg | 317% |
| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.08mg | 234% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 1.071g | 147% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.81mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.39mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 4.4µg | 88% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 2.38g | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.482mg | 66% |
| Folate | 227µg | 57% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 0.589g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 184mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 429mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 3.363mg | 31% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 7.63mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 0.449g | 18% |
| Carbs | 20g | 73.13g | 18% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 13.3g | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Zinc | 5mg | 3.63mg | 12% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 367kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 180mg | 10% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 13.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.942mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 8g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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.