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Sunflower seeds vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sunflower seeds and Walnut

  • Sunflower seeds have more Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron, while Walnut have more Manganese.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 230% higher.
  • Walnut contains 11 times less Selenium than Sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 53µg of Selenium, while Walnut contains 4.9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more IronIron +80.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +981.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.1%

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% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Walnut
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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 4.3% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4924.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
Contains more OtherOther +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%

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
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Walnut
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2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~2.43g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Walnut Opinion
Calories 584kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 20.78g 15.23g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.3mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 7.01g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 13.71g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 158mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 98mg Walnut
Potassium 645mg 441mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 2.91mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 8.6g 6.7g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 1.586mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 3.09mg Sunflower seeds
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 660mg 346mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.7mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 53µg 4.9µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.341mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.15mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.125mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.57mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.537mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 227µg 98µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 39.2mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 6.126g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 8.933g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.17mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.596mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.625mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 1.17mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.424mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.236mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.711mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.753mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.391mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Walnut
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
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients

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

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