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Sunflower seeds vs. Winged beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sunflower seeds and Winged beans

  • Winged beans has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Copper is 114% more.
  • Sunflower seeds have 29 times more Vitamin B6 than Winged beans. Sunflower seeds have 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Winged beans has 0.047mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Winged beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 39% 43% 25% 162% 258% 39% 66% 1.7% 156% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +501.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1727.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.1%

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%
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% 0% 0% 74% 30% 16% 9.4% 11% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2761.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2170%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
11% 6% 15% 67%
Protein: 10.62 g
Fats: 5.84 g
Carbs: 14.94 g
Water: 67.19 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.7%
Contains more FatsFats +781.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.9%
Contains more OtherOther +114.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1320.5%

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% 48% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.825 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.153 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.551 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +760.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1391.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Winged beans Opinion
Calories 584kcal 147kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 10.62g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 5.84g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 14.94g Winged beans
Carbs 20g 14.94g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 54mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 142mg Winged beans
Potassium 645mg 280mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 4.33mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Winged beans
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.773mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 1.44mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 153mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 1.199mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 2.9µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.295mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.129mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.83mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.156mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.047mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 10µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.825g Winged beans
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 2.153g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.551g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.233mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.36mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.448mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.762mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.652mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.109mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.436mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.467mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.241mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Winged beans
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
11%
Winged beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
80%
Winged beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged beans
Winged beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winged beans
Winged beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged beans
Winged beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Winged beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172453/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.