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Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw and sunflower seeds different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw in copper, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for copper, 153% more than soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw.

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

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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 51% 20% 43% 79% 142% 32% 70% 1.8% 92% 3.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +351.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +321.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8733.3%

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 51% 0.33% 0% 0% 85% 27% 22% 56% 41% 0% 0% 129% 0%
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 +992.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 7% 10% 69%
Protein: 13.09 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 69.05 g
Other: 1.59 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 WaterWater +1359.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +668.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109%
Contains more OtherOther +90.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.783 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 -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1120.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.427mg 1.8mg 153%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.783g 23.137g 129%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 1.48mg 95%
Selenium 0.6µg 53µg 95%
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 1.345mg 90%
Phosphorus 164mg 660mg 71%
Fats 6.7g 51.46g 69%
Magnesium 72mg 325mg 60%
Manganese 0.702mg 1.95mg 54%
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 8.335mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 1.518g 18.528g 43%
Iron 2.1mg 5.25mg 39%
Zinc 1.17mg 5mg 35%
Fiber 1.1g 8.6g 30%
Calories 122kcal 584kcal 23%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.355mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.929g 4.455g 16%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 1.4mg 15%
Protein 13.09g 20.78g 15%
Folate 172µg 227µg 14%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Potassium 484mg 645mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.929mg 1.13mg 4%
Carbs 9.57g 20g 3%
Calcium 67mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 8.47g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Sodium 14mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.503mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.938mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.752mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.641mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.62mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.348mg 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
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, 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
32%
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169284/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.