Khorasan wheat vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between khorasan wheat and sunflower seeds
- Khorasan wheat is richer in selenium and manganese, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 230% higher.
- Khorasan wheat contains 2 times more selenium than sunflower seeds. Khorasan wheat contains 81.5µg of selenium, while sunflower seeds contain 53µg.
- Khorasan wheat contains less saturated fat.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than khorasan wheat.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +255.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5665.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +419.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +113.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 35.17mg | 230% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 23.137g | 150% |
Copper | 0.506mg | 1.8mg | 144% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 1.345mg | 84% |
Fats | 2.13g | 51.46g | 76% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 1.48mg | 76% |
Folate | 227µg | 57% | |
Selenium | 81.5µg | 53µg | 52% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 18.528g | 46% |
Magnesium | 130mg | 325mg | 46% |
Phosphorus | 364mg | 660mg | 42% |
Manganese | 2.735mg | 1.95mg | 34% |
Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
Iron | 3.77mg | 5.25mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 0.196g | 4.455g | 19% |
Carbs | 70.58g | 20g | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.355mg | 13% |
Protein | 14.54g | 20.78g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 8.335mg | 12% |
Calories | 337kcal | 584kcal | 12% |
Zinc | 3.68mg | 5mg | 12% |
Fiber | 11.1g | 8.6g | 10% |
Potassium | 403mg | 645mg | 7% |
Calcium | 22mg | 78mg | 6% |
Choline | 25.8mg | 55.1mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
Net carbs | 59.48g | 11.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.84g | 2.62g | N/A |
Sodium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.442mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.112mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.416mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.251mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.687mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.379mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +134% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2316% |
Contains more OtherOther | +80.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
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 | -95.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8598.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3625.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +354.5% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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