Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Wheat Germ VS Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Wheat Germ	24%	23%	53%
Toasted Sunflower Seeds	10%	77%	13%

Macro Nutrients

	Wheat Germ	Toasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	49.3% 1429kcal	84.7% 2457kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	39.8% 38.6g	232% 225g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	20.7% 6.6g	74% 23.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	179% 2.87g	19.6% 0.31g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	123% 21g	873% 148g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	158% 206g	63% 81.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	138% 52.4g	120% 45.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	164% 92g	122% 68.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Wheat Germ	Toasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	622% 7.47mg	107% 1.3mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	152% 2mg	87% 1.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	169% 27mg	104% 16.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	179% 8.97mg	560% 28mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	397% 5.16mg	246% 3.2mg	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	279% 1115μg	236% 945μg	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	0% 0mg	6.17% 5.56mg	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	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Wheat Germ	Toasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	15.5% 155mg	22.6% 226mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	351% 3.16mg	809% 7.28mg	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	311% 25mg	338% 27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	226% 949mg	122% 512mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	2295% 52.8mg	365% 8.4mg	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	477% 3342mg	657% 4596mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	104% 3540mg	57.3% 1949mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	572% 314μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.18% 47.6mg	0.79% 12mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	443% 48.8mg	191% 21mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.2% 44g	0.11% 3.97g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Wheat Germ VS Toasted Sunflower Seeds per 14 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Wheat Germ vs Toasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 14 ounces of Wheat Germ have 5.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.6 times more Vitamin B6 than Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contain 3.1 times more Vitamin B5 than Crude Wheat Germ.
• Both Wheat Germ and Toasted Sunflower Seeds provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per 14 ounces.
• Both Crude Wheat Germ as well as Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Wheat Germ vs Toasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 14 ounces of Wheat Germ have 1.9 times more Magnesium, 6.3 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Potassium and 2.3 times more Zinc than Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contain 1.5 times more Calcium, 2.3 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Phosphorus than Crude Wheat Germ.
• Both Wheat Germ and Toasted Sunflower Seeds contain similar levels of Iron per 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Wheat Germ have 9.2 times more Omega 3, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate and 1.3 times more Protein than Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contain 1.7 times more Energy, 5.8 times more Fat, 3.6 times more Saturated Fat and 7.1 times more Omega 6 than Crude Wheat Germ.
• Both Wheat Germ and Toasted Sunflower Seeds offer comparable quantities of Fiber per 14 ounces.