Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Roasted Sunflower Seeds VS Brown Rice

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Roasted Sunflower Seeds	12%	72%	16%
Brown Rice	8%	7%	85%

Macro Nutrients

	Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Brown Rice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	40% 1155kcal	24.8% 718kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	102% 99g	5.5% 5.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	32.4% 10.4g	3.32% 1.06g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	8.56% 0.14g	5.1% 0.081g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	383% 65g	10.7% 1.82g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	36.7% 47.8g	116% 151g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.47% 5.4g	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	58% 22g	17.8% 6.75g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	68.5% 38.4g	26.6% 15g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Brown Rice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17.5% 0.21mg	68.3% 0.82mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	37.6% 0.49mg	6.56% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	87.3% 14mg	53.4% 8.55mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	279% 14mg	59% 2.96mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	123% 1.6mg	77.7% 1mg	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	118% 470μg	9.92% 39.7μg	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	3.1% 2.78mg	0% 0mg	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	345% 51.8mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.47% 5.36μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Roasted Sunflower Seeds	Brown Rice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	14% 139mg	6.55% 65.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	404% 3.63mg	61% 0.55mg	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	94% 7.54mg	44.7% 3.57mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	61% 256mg	67.6% 284mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	182% 4.2mg	323% 7.43mg	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	327% 2292mg	75% 524mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	49.6% 1687mg	15.6% 532mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	286% 157μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.4% 5.95mg	0.53% 7.94mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	95% 10.5mg	36.4% 4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.064% 2.4g	0.66% 24.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Roasted Sunflower Seeds VS Brown Rice per 7 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Roasted Sunflower Seeds vs Brown Rice:

• 7 ounces of Roasted Sunflower Seeds have 5.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3, 4.7 times more Vitamin B5, 1.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 11.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Brown Rice.
• While 7 oz of Raw Medium-grain Brown Rice contain 3.9 times more Vitamin B1 than Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt.
• Both Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt as well as Raw Medium-grain Brown Rice have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Roasted Sunflower Seeds vs Brown Rice:

• 7 ounces of Roasted Sunflower Seeds have 2.1 times more Calcium, 6.6 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron, 4.4 times more Phosphorus, 3.2 times more Potassium and 2.6 times more Zinc than Brown Rice.
• While 7 oz of Raw Medium-grain Brown Rice contain 1.8 times more Manganese than Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt.
• Both Roasted Sunflower Seeds and Brown Rice contain similar levels of Magnesium per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Roasted Sunflower Seeds have 1.6 times more Energy, 18.6 times more Fat, 9.7 times more Saturated Fat, 1.7 times more Omega 3, 35.7 times more Omega 6, 3.3 times more Fiber and 2.6 times more Protein than Brown Rice.
• While 7 oz of Raw Medium-grain Brown Rice contain 3.2 times more Carbohydrate than Dry Roasted Sunflower Seed Kernels no Salt.