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Sunflower seeds vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sunflower seeds and tuna salad

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, iron, and zinc, yet tuna salad is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sunflower seeds is 184% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 49 times more manganese than tuna salad. Sunflower seeds contain 1.95mg of manganese, while tuna salad contains 0.04mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1610.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.4%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +1141.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +792.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1560.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.6%
Contains more FatsFats +455.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1235.3%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +541.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Tuna salad DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.145mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 4.122g 127%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.031mg 121%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.081mg 97%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.04mg 83%
Magnesium 325mg 19mg 73%
Phosphorus 660mg 178mg 69%
Fats 51.46g 9.26g 65%
Folate 227µg 8µg 55%
Iron 5.25mg 1mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Zinc 5mg 0.56mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 2.887g 39%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.07mg 22%
Selenium 53µg 41.2µg 21%
Calories 584kcal 187kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.26mg 17%
Sodium 9mg 402mg 17%
Potassium 645mg 178mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.455g 1.544g 13%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 6.7mg 10%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Protein 20.78g 16.04g 9%
Calcium 78mg 17mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Carbs 20g 9.41g 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2.2mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.