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Sunflower seed vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and Truffle

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Truffle is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 246% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 99 times more Vitamin B1 than Truffle. Sunflower seed contains 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, while Truffle contains 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 +291.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Zinc +278.8%
Contains more Copper +883.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +103.8%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.951
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Magnesium +291.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Zinc +278.8%
Contains more Copper +883.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +103.8%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.951

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100.9%
Contains more Folate +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100.9%
Contains more Folate +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.6%
Contains more Fats +6949.3%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +265.1%
Contains more Water +212.9%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Protein +124.6%
Contains more Fats +6949.3%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +265.1%
Contains more Water +212.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 2.91g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 9.25g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.73g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 584kcal 284kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Truffle
Fiber 8.6g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 78mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 5.25mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 325mg 83mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 184mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 9mg 35mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 1.32mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.183mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 53µg 43.4µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.015mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 6.267mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.481mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.112mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 38µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g Truffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.