Black Coffee vs. Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Sunflower Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
sunflower seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and sunflower seeds:
- Black coffee has 120.1 times less carbohydrates than sunflower seed.
- 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.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sunflower seed is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
| Black Coffee | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 12% |
| Fat | ~ | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has 120.1 times less carbohydrates than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 20.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 56 times more protein than black coffee - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and black coffee has less saturated fat than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sunflower seed has more Vitamin C than black coffee - sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Coffee | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.325 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 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 27 times more calcium than black coffee - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 339 times more iron than black coffee - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 882% more potassium than black coffee - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sunflower seeds or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Sunflower seed is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is sunflower seeds or black coffee better for protein?
Sunflower seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 56 times more protein than black coffee - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does sunflower seeds or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has 120.1 times fewer carbohydrates than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does sunflower seeds or black coffee contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 339 times more iron than black coffee - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
Does sunflower seeds or black coffee contain more potassium?
Sunflower seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 880% more potassium than black coffee - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.