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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of sunflower seeds and cabbage 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: Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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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% 18%
Carbohydrates 12% 79%
Fat 77% 3%
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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 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 Sunflower Seeds or Cabbage .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .

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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.