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Sunflower seed vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Zucchini

  • Zucchini has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 234% more than Zucchini.
  • Sunflower seed has 265 times more Selenium than Zucchini. While Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, Zucchini has only 0.2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +1318.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1636.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains more Zinc +1462.5%
Contains more Copper +3296.2%
Contains more Manganese +1001.7%
Contains more Selenium +26400%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Iron +1318.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1636.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains more Zinc +1462.5%
Contains more Copper +3296.2%
Contains more Manganese +1001.7%
Contains more Selenium +26400%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +29208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1748.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +725.2%
Contains more Folate +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +1178.6%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +29208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1748.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +725.2%
Contains more Folate +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1617.4%
Contains more Fats +15981.3%
Contains more Carbs +543.1%
Contains more Other +431.6%
Contains more Water +1904%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1617.4%
Contains more Fats +15981.3%
Contains more Carbs +543.1%
Contains more Other +431.6%
Contains more Water +1904%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168336.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25325.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168336.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25325.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +4900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +4900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Zucchini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 seed Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 2.11g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 1.21g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.32g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 3.11g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 17kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.62g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 8.6g 1g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 16mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.37mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 18mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 38mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 261mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 5mg 0.32mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.053mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.177mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 0.2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.12mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.045mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.094mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.451mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.204mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.163mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 24µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.01mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.029mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.044mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.071mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.067mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.018mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.043mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.054mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.026mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.084g Zucchini
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.011g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.091g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed 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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

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

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