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Sunflower seed vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sunflower seed and Tomato paste

  • Tomato paste has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 206% more.
  • Sunflower seed has 25 times more Vitamin B1 than Tomato paste. Sunflower seed has 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, while Tomato paste has 0.06mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +673.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +695.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +693.7%
Contains more Copper +393.2%
Contains more Manganese +545.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +673.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +695.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +693.7%
Contains more Copper +393.2%
Contains more Manganese +545.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%

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 E +717.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.7%
Contains more Folate +1791.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin C +1464.3%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.7%
Contains more Folate +1791.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin C +1464.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +381%
Contains more Fats +10848.9%
Contains more Water +1453.9%
Equal in Carbs - 18.91
Equal in Other - 2.8
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +381%
Contains more Fats +10848.9%
Contains more Water +1453.9%
Equal in Carbs - 18.91
Equal in Other - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27553.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14360.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27553.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14360.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +733.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +733.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Tomato paste
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 20.78g 4.32g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.47g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 18.91g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 82kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 2.62g 12.18g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 4.1g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 36mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 2.98mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 42mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 83mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 9mg 59mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.63mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.365mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.302mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 5.3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 35.17mg 4.3mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.06mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.153mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.076mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.142mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.216mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 12µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.031mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.133mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.089mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.124mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.134mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.027mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.13mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.088mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.071mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.1g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.067g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.16g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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