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Sunflower seeds vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sunflower seeds and thyme

  • Sunflower seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, and magnesium, yet thyme is higher in vitamin C, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Thyme covers your daily vitamin C needs 176% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 31 times more vitamin B1 than thyme. While sunflower seeds contain 1.48mg of vitamin B1, thyme contains only 0.048mg.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.2%
Contains more IronIron +232.4%
~equal in Potassium ~609mg
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +404.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11335.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2963.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1276.5%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

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
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22774.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4249.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 160.1mg 176%
Iron 5.25mg 17.45mg 153%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.532g 151%
Copper 1.8mg 0.555mg 138%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.048mg 119%
Selenium 53µg 96%
Phosphorus 660mg 106mg 79%
Fats 51.46g 1.68g 77%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.348mg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 0.081g 46%
Folate 227µg 45µg 46%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.824mg 41%
Magnesium 325mg 160mg 39%
Calcium 78mg 405mg 33%
Protein 20.78g 5.56g 30%
Zinc 5mg 1.81mg 29%
Vitamin A 3µg 238µg 26%
Calories 584kcal 101kcal 24%
Fiber 8.6g 14g 22%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.467g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.409mg 14%
Manganese 1.95mg 1.719mg 10%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.471mg 9%
Carbs 20g 24.45g 1%
Potassium 645mg 609mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Sodium 9mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 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 Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.