Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Canned Asparagus with Liquids VS Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Asparagus with Liquids	38%	9%	53%
Roasted Sunflower Seeds	12%	72%	16%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Asparagus with Liquids	Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.35% 68kcal	91% 2640kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.84% 0.82g	233% 226g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.58% 0.19g	74% 23.7g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.13% 0.018g	19.6% 0.31g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2% 0.34g	875% 149g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.65% 11.2g	84% 109g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.26% 4.54g	17% 12.4g	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	12% 4.54g	132% 50.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14.6% 8.16g	157% 87.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Asparagus with Liquids	Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	19.7% 177μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20.4% 0.24mg	40% 0.48mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	31% 0.4mg	86% 1.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	24% 3.86mg	200% 32mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.2% 0.56mg	639% 32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	34% 0.44mg	281% 3.65mg	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	96% 386μg	269% 1075μg	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	83% 75mg	7.06% 6.35mg	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	8.77% 1.3mg	789% 118mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	147% 177μg	10.2% 12.2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Asparagus with Liquids	Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.8% 68mg	31.8% 318mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	54% 0.49mg	922% 8.3mg	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	34% 2.72mg	215% 17.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.7% 41mg	139% 585mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	30% 0.69mg	416% 9.57mg	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	24.6% 172mg	748% 5239mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	23% 780mg	113% 3856mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	13% 7.26μg	654% 360μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	7.86% 118mg	0.91% 13.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	19.4% 2.13mg	218% 24mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11.6% 428g	0.15% 5.44g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Asparagus with Liquids VS Roasted Sunflower Seeds per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Canned Asparagus with Liquids versus 1 lb of Roasted Sunflower Seeds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Canned Asparagus with Liquids vs Roasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 1 pound of Canned Asparagus with Liquids has more Vitamin A, 11.8 times more Vitamin C and 14.4 times more Vitamin K than Roasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contains 2 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 8.3 times more Vitamin B3, 56.8 times more Vitamin B5, 8.2 times more Vitamin B6, 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 and 90 times more Vitamin E than Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids.
• 1 pound of Canned Asparagus with Liquids have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• 1 pound of Roasted Sunflower Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids as well as Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Canned Asparagus with Liquids vs Roasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 1 pound of Canned Asparagus with Liquids has 78.6 times more Water than Roasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contains 4.7 times more Calcium, 17.1 times more Copper, 6.3 times more Iron, 14.3 times more Magnesium, 13.9 times more Manganese, 30.4 times more Phosphorus, 4.9 times more Potassium, 49.6 times more Selenium and 11.3 times more Zinc than Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids.
• 1 pound of Canned Asparagus with Liquids lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contains 38.8 times more Energy, 276.7 times more Fat, 127.3 times more Saturated Fat, 17.3 times more Omega 3, 437.1 times more Omega 6, 9.7 times more Carbohydrate, 2.7 times more Sugars, 11.1 times more Fiber and 10.7 times more Protein than Canned Asparagus Solids and Liquids.
• 1 pound of Canned Asparagus with Liquids provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Carbohydrate