Seeds vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Seeds 506
Flour —
Protein (g)
Seeds 32.6
Flour 5.29
Carbs (g)
Seeds 21.9
Flour 80.5
Fat (g)
Seeds 36.3
Flour 4.64
Fiber (g)
Seeds 5.50
Flour 8.71
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) — 32.6g vs 5.29g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (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 | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 506 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.65 g | 7.33 g | -37% |
| Protein | 32.6 g | 5.29 g | +516% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 36.3 g | 4.64 g | +683% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.9 g | 80.5 g | -73% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.50 g | 8.71 g | -37% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.70 g | 0.689 g | +1308% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.92 g | 1.26 g | +451% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.00 mg | 4.05 mg | +122% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.750 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.255 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.456 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.782 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 233 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 100 mg | 55.8 mg | +79% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.40 mg | 1.62 mg | +233% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 440 mg | 68.8 mg | +540% |
| Phosphorus, P | 800 mg | 134 mg | +496% |
| Potassium, K | 1350 mg | 1032 mg | +31% |
| Sodium, Na | 25.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.00 mg | 1.04 mg | +478% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.20 mg | 0.581 mg | +107% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.18 mg | 2.90 mg | -25% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 385 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 385 kcal | |
| Energy | 2117 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 0.998 g | |
| Ash | 4.58 g | 2.30 g | +99% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 233 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 233 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 442 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.341 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 8.43 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.853 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.256 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.61 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 18.1 g | 1.51 g | +1093% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 17.9 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.069 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.492 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.21 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.23 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.65 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.529 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.855 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.03 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.67 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.40 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.03 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.51 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 3.55 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 8.16 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.58 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.63 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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