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Turkey meat vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey meat and sunflower seeds

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B12; however, sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 234% more.
  • Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +983.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.9%
Contains more IronIron +381.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13828.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2422.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1242.9%
Contains more FatsFats +596.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +531.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Sunflower seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.07mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.093mg 1.8mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 23.137g 140%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 1.48mg 120%
Manganese 0.014mg 1.95mg 84%
Magnesium 30mg 325mg 70%
Fats 7.39g 51.46g 68%
Phosphorus 223mg 660mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 1.345mg 56%
Folate 9µg 227µg 55%
Iron 1.09mg 5.25mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Selenium 29.8µg 53µg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 18.528g 40%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Zinc 2.48mg 5mg 23%
Calories 189kcal 584kcal 20%
Protein 28.55g 20.78g 16%
Potassium 239mg 645mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.155g 4.455g 10%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 8.335mg 8%
Carbs 0.06g 20g 7%
Choline 87.4mg 55.1mg 6%
Calcium 14mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.355mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.13mg 4%
Sodium 103mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.