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Yolk vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yolk and Sunflower seed

  • Yolk has more Choline, and Vitamin B12, while Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sunflower seed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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 more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +6400%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +491.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Copper +2237.7%
Contains more Manganese +3445.5%
Equal in Selenium - 53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +6400%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +491.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Copper +2237.7%
Contains more Manganese +3445.5%
Equal in Selenium - 53

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.
Yolk
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Contains more Vitamin A +2784%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1263.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.3%
Contains more Folate +55.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2784%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1263.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.3%
Contains more Folate +55.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1005.9%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +457.1%
Contains more Other +78.2%
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 Water +1005.9%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +457.1%
Contains more Other +78.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.4%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3471.4%
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3471.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 15.86g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 26.54g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 3.59g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 322kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 2.62g Yolk
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 129mg 78mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 5mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 390mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 109mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 48mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 2.3mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.077mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.055mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 56µg 53µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 50IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 3µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.355mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.13mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 146µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.687mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.399mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 1.217mg 0.937mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.949mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.416mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 9.551g 4.455g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Sunflower seed
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
90%
Yolk
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed 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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - 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.

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