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Sunflower seed vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Veggie burger

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Manganese, and Iron, however, Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 233% more than Veggie burger.
  • Sunflower seed has 9 times more Copper than Veggie burger. While Sunflower seed has 1.8mg of Copper, Veggie burger has only 0.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 Iron +117.8%
Contains more Magnesium +480.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +296.8%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +74.4%
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Magnesium +480.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +296.8%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +74.4%

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 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +15191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +15191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +716.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Contains more Water +1194.1%
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% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +716.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Contains more Water +1194.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +942.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1043.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +942.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1043.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +303.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +303.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 9.37g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 15.7g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 6.3g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 14.27g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 177kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 2.62g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 8.6g 4.9g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 5.25mg 2.41mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 56mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 206mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 333mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 569mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 1.26mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.2mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.951mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 22.6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 16IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.23mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.244mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.753mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.289mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.303mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 124µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.162mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.605mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.78mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 1.399mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.494mg 0.291mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.885mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.89mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.465mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.778g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 2.023g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

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

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