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Sunflower seeds vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sunflower seeds and khorasan wheat

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, yet khorasan wheat is richer in selenium and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 230% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 23 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. Sunflower seeds contain 4.455g of saturated fat, while khorasan wheat contains 0.196g.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than khorasan wheat.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%

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 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2316%
Contains more OtherOther +80.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.9%
Contains more WaterWater +134%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8598.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3625.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

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
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +354.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.61mg 230%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.621g 150%
Copper 1.8mg 0.506mg 144%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.259mg 84%
Fats 51.46g 2.13g 76%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.566mg 76%
Folate 227µg 57%
Selenium 53µg 81.5µg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 0.213g 46%
Magnesium 325mg 130mg 46%
Phosphorus 660mg 364mg 42%
Manganese 1.95mg 2.735mg 34%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Iron 5.25mg 3.77mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.196g 19%
Carbs 20g 70.58g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.184mg 13%
Protein 20.78g 14.54g 12%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 6.375mg 12%
Calories 584kcal 337kcal 12%
Zinc 5mg 3.68mg 12%
Fiber 8.6g 11.1g 10%
Potassium 645mg 403mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 22mg 6%
Choline 55.1mg 25.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.949mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Net carbs 11.4g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients

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

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