Sunflower Seeds vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Sunflower Seeds and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sunflower seeds
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sunflower seeds and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and sunflower seeds are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has 72% less carbohydrates than sunflower seed.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than sunflower seed.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium.
- Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sunflower seed is high in calories and cabbage has 96% less calories than sunflower seed - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 619 calories.
| Sunflower Seeds | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | 80% |
| Fat | 77% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has 72% less carbohydrates than sunflower seed - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and sunflower seeds are high in dietary fiber. Sunflower seed has 360% more dietary fiber than cabbage - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sunflower seed has less sugar than cabbage - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and cabbage has 99% less saturated fat than sunflower seed - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than sunflower seed - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than sunflower seed - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sunflower Seeds | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.325 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 4.198 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 7.056 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.805 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 238 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium and it has 43% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 189% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Sunflower Seeds | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 37.39 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 37.39 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or sunflower seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sunflower seed is high in calories and cabbage has 100% less calories than sunflower seed - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and sunflower seed has 619 calories.
Does cabbage or sunflower seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 70% fewer carbohydrates than sunflower seed - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or sunflower seeds contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron.
Does cabbage or sunflower seeds contain more potassium?
Sunflower seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium.