Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Morel Mushrooms VS Sunflower Seed Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Morel Mushrooms	33%	13%	54%
Sunflower Seed Flour	55%	4%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Morel Mushrooms	Sunflower Seed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.5% 44kcal	16% 462kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.83% 0.81g	2.35% 2.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.29% 0.092g	0.61% 0.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	0.18% 0.003g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.8% 0.3g	7.24% 1.23g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.56% 7.23g	39% 50.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.17% 0.85g	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	0% 0g	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	% 0.85g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.4% 3.97g	19.4% 7.37g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.9% 4.42g	122% 68g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Morel Mushrooms	Sunflower Seed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.31% 2.83μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	8.15% 0.098mg	376% 4.5mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	22.4% 0.29mg	29% 0.38mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	20% 3.2mg	64.8% 10.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12.5% 0.62mg	187% 9.36mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15% 0.19mg	82% 1.07mg	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	3.2% 12.8μg	78.7% 315μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	2.05% 1.84mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	48.7% 292IU	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

	Morel Mushrooms	Sunflower Seed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.1% 61mg	16% 162mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	98% 0.89mg	270% 2.43mg	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	216% 17.3mg	117% 9.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.4% 27mg	117% 490mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	36% 0.83mg	122% 2.8mg	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	39.3% 275mg	140% 977mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17% 583mg	2.8% 95mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.67% 3.1μg	150% 82.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2% 29.8mg	0.28% 4.25mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	26% 2.88mg	63.8% 7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.43% 127g	0.29% 10.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Morel Mushrooms VS Sunflower Seed Flour per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Morel Mushrooms versus 5 oz of Sunflower Seed Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Morel Mushrooms vs Sunflower Seed Flour:

• 5 ounces of Morel Mushrooms have more Vitamin D than Sunflower Seed Flour.
• While 5 oz of Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour contain 46.2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B2, 3.2 times more Vitamin B3, 15 times more Vitamin B5, 5.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 24.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Morel Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Sunflower Seed Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin D
• Both Raw Morel Mushrooms as well as Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Morel Mushrooms vs Sunflower Seed Flour:

• 5 ounces of Morel Mushrooms have 1.8 times more Iron, 6.1 times more Potassium and 12 times more Water than Sunflower Seed Flour.
• While 5 oz of Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour contain 2.7 times more Calcium, 2.7 times more Copper, 18.2 times more Magnesium, 3.4 times more Manganese, 3.6 times more Phosphorus, 26.5 times more Selenium and 2.4 times more Zinc than Raw Morel Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Sunflower Seed Flour lack sufficient amounts of Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour contain 10.5 times more Energy, 4 times more Omega 6, 7 times more Carbohydrate, 1.9 times more Fiber and 15.4 times more Protein than Raw Morel Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Morel Mushrooms provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6
• Both Raw Morel Mushrooms as well as Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in five ounces.