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Tamarind vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and sunflower seeds different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than tamarind in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 234% more than tamarind.

Tamarinds, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were used in this article.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1993%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +484.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3976.9%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg
~equal in Potassium ~645mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35070%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1937.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1521.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +540.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more WaterWater +563.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +642.1%
Contains more FatsFats +8476.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10136.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39115.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Sunflower seeds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tamarind Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.1mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.086mg 1.8mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 1.345mg 98%
Selenium 1.3µg 53µg 94%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 1.48mg 88%
Manganese 1.95mg 85%
Phosphorus 113mg 660mg 78%
Fats 0.6g 51.46g 78%
Magnesium 92mg 325mg 55%
Folate 14µg 227µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.1mg 5mg 45%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 8.335mg 40%
Protein 2.8g 20.78g 36%
Iron 2.8mg 5.25mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 1.13mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.272g 4.455g 19%
Calories 239kcal 584kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.355mg 16%
Fiber 5.1g 8.6g 14%
Carbs 62.5g 20g 14%
Choline 8.6mg 55.1mg 8%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 28mg 9mg 1%
Potassium 628mg 645mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 11.4g N/A
Calcium 74mg 78mg 0%
Sugar 38.8g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Sunflower seeds
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
18%
Tamarind
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.183g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.