Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Beets VS Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Beets	14%	3%	83%
Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds	13%	73%	14%

Macro Nutrients

	Beets	Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.9% 171kcal	81% 2350kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.7% 0.67g	210% 204g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.33% 0.11g	87.7% 28g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.24% 0.02g	20% 0.32g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.3% 0.22g	799% 136g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	29% 38g	70% 91g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	37% 27g	17% 12.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 2.94g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 9.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	29.2% 11g	111% 42g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11.4% 6.4g	142% 79.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Beets	Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.88% 7.94μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.3% 0.12mg	106% 1.27mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	12.2% 0.16mg	85.5% 1.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.3% 1.33mg	102% 16.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12.3% 0.62mg	551% 27.5mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20.5% 0.27mg	242% 3.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	108% 433μg	232% 929μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	21.6% 19.4mg	4.85% 4.37mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	1.06% 0.16mg	961% 144mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.66% 0.79μg	10.3% 12.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Beets	Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.35% 63.5mg	34.5% 345mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	33% 0.3mg	796% 7.16mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	39.7% 3.18mg	212% 17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.7% 91mg	120% 504mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	56.8% 1.3mg	359% 8.26mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	22.7% 159mg	646% 4521mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	38% 1290mg	56.4% 1917mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.05% 2.78μg	564% 310μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	20.6% 310mg	0.79% 12mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12.6% 1.4mg	188% 20.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.4% 348g	0.17% 6.1g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Beets VS Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Beets versus 14 oz of Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Beets vs Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 14 ounces of Beets have 4.5 times more Vitamin C than Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Oil Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels contain 10.3 times more Vitamin B1, 7 times more Vitamin B2, 12.4 times more Vitamin B3, 44.8 times more Vitamin B5, 11.8 times more Vitamin B6, 2.1 times more Vitamin B9, 908.3 times more Vitamin E and 15.5 times more Vitamin K than Raw Beets.
• 14 ounces of Beets have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• 14 ounces of Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Beets as well as Oil Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Beets vs Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 14 ounces of Beets have 26 times more Sodium and 56.9 times more Water than Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Oil Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels contain 5.4 times more Calcium, 24.1 times more Copper, 5.4 times more Iron, 5.5 times more Magnesium, 6.3 times more Manganese, 28.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium, 111.7 times more Selenium and 14.9 times more Zinc than Raw Beets.
• 14 ounces of Beets lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Beets have 2.2 times more Sugars than Oil Roasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Oil Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels contain 13.8 times more Energy, 301.8 times more Fat, 261.8 times more Saturated Fat, 16.2 times more Omega 3, 622 times more Omega 6, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 3.8 times more Fiber and 12.5 times more Protein than Raw Beets.
• 14 ounces of Beets provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6