Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Boiled Borage VS Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Borage	28%	24%	48%
Toasted Sunflower Seeds	10%	77%	13%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Borage	Toasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	42.4% 1228kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.66% 1.6g	116% 113g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.22% 0.39g	37% 12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	9.8% 0.16g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.5% 0.25g	436% 74g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.4% 7.04g	31.4% 41g	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	NA	60% 23g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.4% 4.15g	61% 34g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Borage	Toasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	48.3% 435μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	9.76% 0.12mg	53.7% 0.64mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	25% 0.33mg	43.5% 0.57mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11.7% 1.87mg	52% 8.33mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.8% 0.089mg	280% 14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13.4% 0.17mg	123% 1.6mg	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	4.96% 20μg	118% 472μg	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	71.7% 64.5mg	3.1% 2.78mg	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

	Boiled Borage	Toasted Sunflower Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	20.2% 202mg	11.3% 113mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	31.5% 0.28mg	404% 3.64mg	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	90% 7.22mg	169% 13.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	27% 113mg	61% 256mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	33.2% 0.76mg	182% 4.2mg	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	15.6% 109mg	328% 2298mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	28.7% 974mg	28.7% 974mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.25% 1.8μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11.6% 175mg	0.4% 5.95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.97% 0.44mg	96% 10.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.93% 182g	0.054% 2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Borage VS Toasted Sunflower Seeds per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Boiled Borage versus 7 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seeds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Boiled Borage vs Toasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Borage have more Vitamin A and 23.2 times more Vitamin C than Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 7 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contain 5.5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 4.5 times more Vitamin B3, 156.9 times more Vitamin B5, 9.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 23.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Borage.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Borage have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 7 ounces of Toasted Sunflower Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Drained Borage as well as Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Boiled Borage vs Toasted Sunflower Seeds:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Borage have 1.8 times more Calcium, 29.3 times more Sodium and 91.9 times more Water than Toasted Sunflower Seeds.
• While 7 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contain 12.8 times more Copper, 1.9 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 5.5 times more Manganese, 21.1 times more Phosphorus and 24.1 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Borage.
• Both Boiled Borage and Toasted Sunflower Seeds contain similar levels of Potassium per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Toasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt contain 24.8 times more Energy, 70.1 times more Fat, 30.2 times more Saturated Fat, 294.4 times more Omega 6, 5.8 times more Carbohydrate and 8.2 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Borage.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Borage provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6