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Soybean raw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soybean raw and sunflower seeds

  • Soybean raw is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin K, folate, and potassium, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 229% higher.

Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.6%
Contains more IronIron +199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +197.8%
~equal in Copper ~1.8mg
~equal in Zinc ~5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~660mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4037.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more WaterWater +80.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.7%
Contains more FatsFats +158.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soybean raw Sunflower seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.85mg 35.17mg 229%
Iron 15.7mg 5.25mg 131%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 23.137g 79%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 1.345mg 74%
Selenium 17.8µg 53µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 1.48mg 51%
Fats 19.94g 51.46g 48%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 8.335mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.355mg 40%
Vitamin K 47µg 0µg 39%
Folate 375µg 227µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 18.528g 35%
Potassium 1797mg 645mg 34%
Protein 36.49g 20.78g 31%
Manganese 2.517mg 1.95mg 25%
Calcium 277mg 78mg 20%
Copper 1.658mg 1.8mg 16%
Magnesium 280mg 325mg 11%
Choline 115.9mg 55.1mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 1.13mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.884g 4.455g 7%
Calories 446kcal 584kcal 7%
Phosphorus 704mg 660mg 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 1.4mg 5%
Fiber 9.3g 8.6g 3%
Carbs 30.16g 20g 3%
Zinc 4.89mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 20.86g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 2mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Soybean raw
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.