Sunflower seeds vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sunflower seeds and white chocolate
- White chocolate has less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron than sunflower seeds.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 228% more than white chocolate.
- Sunflower seeds have 244 times more manganese than white chocolate. While sunflower seeds have 1.95mg of manganese, white chocolate has only 0.008mg.
- Sunflower seeds have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of white chocolate is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2608.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2087.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +275% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1077.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3563.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1018.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2301.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3142.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +254% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +263.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2184% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.96mg | 228% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.06mg | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 1.013g | 147% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.063mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.056mg | 99% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 4.5µg | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.008mg | 84% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 12mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 176mg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 19.412g | 68% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 0.24mg | 63% |
| Folate | 227µg | 7µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 0.745mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 0.74mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 0.2g | 34% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 5.87g | 30% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 32.09g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 9.097g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 20g | 59.24g | 13% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 199mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 286mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.608mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.1µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.282mg | 6% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 29.5mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 539kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 59g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins