Potato Starch vs. Sunflower Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Sunflower Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus sunflower seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and sunflower seeds:

  • Both sunflower seeds and potato starch are high in calories.
  • 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 dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and sunflower seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both sunflower seeds and potato starch are high in calories. Sunflower seed has 86% more calories than potato starch - sunflower seed has 619 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

Potato Starch Sunflower Seeds
Protein ~ 10%
Carbohydrates 100% 12%
Fat ~ 77%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and sunflower seed has 75% less carbohydrates than potato starch - sunflower seed has 20.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than potato starch - sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and potato starch has less saturated fat than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Sunflower seed has more Vitamin C than potato starch - sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Potato Starch Sunflower Seeds
Thiamin ~ 0.325 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.285 MG
Niacin ~ 4.198 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 7.056 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.805 MG
Folate ~ 238 UG

Minerals

calcium

Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Sunflower seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than potato starch - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Potato Starch or Sunflower Seeds .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does sunflower seeds or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both sunflower seeds and potato starch are high in calories. Sunflower seed has 90% more calories than potato starch - sunflower seed has 619 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Does sunflower seeds or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and sunflower seed has 80% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Does sunflower seeds or potato starch contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does sunflower seeds or potato starch contain more potassium?
Sunflower seed is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than potato starch - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.