Seeds vs Egg
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Seeds 359
Egg 376
Protein (g)
Seeds 41.0
Egg 82.4
Carbs (g)
Seeds 40.5
Egg 4.47
Fat (g)
Seeds 6.20
Egg 0.040
Fiber (g)
Seeds 3.00
Egg 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Egg, white, dried, powder, stabilized, glucose reduced — 82.4g vs 41.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) — 359 vs 376 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Seeds | Egg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 359 kcal | 376 kcal | -5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.30 g | 8.54 g | -26% |
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82.4 g | -50% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.20 g | 0.040 g | +15400% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 40.5 g | 4.47 g | +807% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.00 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.59 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.13 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.40 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.10 mg | 0.037 mg | +5581% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.399 mg | 2.32 mg | -83% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.07 mg | 0.723 mg | +462% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.448 mg | 1.96 mg | -77% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.769 mg | 0.024 mg | +3104% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 229 ug | 96.0 ug | +139% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 8.40 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0.530 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 478 mg | 89.0 mg | +437% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.7 mg | 0.240 mg | +5175% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 721 mg | 72.0 mg | +901% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1597 mg | 89.0 mg | +1694% |
| Potassium, K | 1772 mg | 1116 mg | +59% |
| Sodium, Na | 35.0 mg | 1238 mg | -97% |
| Zinc, Zn | 11.7 mg | 0.160 mg | +7206% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.18 mg | 0.170 mg | +594% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.14 mg | 0.050 mg | +4186% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.60 ug | 125 ug | -96% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1502 kj | 1573 kj | -5% |
| Ash | 6.00 g | 4.55 g | +32% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 229 ug | 96.0 ug | +139% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 229 ug | 96.0 ug | +139% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 434 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.056 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.38 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.140 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.042 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.08 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.96 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.92 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.618 g | 1.27 g | -51% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.51 g | 3.66 g | -59% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.48 g | 5.02 g | -71% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.80 g | 7.17 g | -61% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.08 g | 5.08 g | -59% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.665 g | 3.20 g | -79% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 1.07 g | 2.04 g | -47% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.55 g | 5.18 g | -51% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.48 g | 3.31 g | -55% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.10 g | 6.17 g | -66% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 5.53 g | 4.81 g | +15% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.29 g | 1.87 g | -31% |
| Alanine | 1.90 g | 5.31 g | -64% |
| Aspartic acid | 4.46 g | 7.29 g | -39% |
| Glutamic acid | 10.3 g | 11.5 g | -11% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.99 g | 3.09 g | -36% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.75 g | 3.10 g | -44% |
| Serine | 2.05 g | 6.08 g | -66% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) nutrition facts Egg, white, dried, powder, stabilized, glucose reduced nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Zinc, Zn +7206% in Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +5581% in Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) Iron, Fe +5175% in Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) Manganese, Mn +4186% in Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless)
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