Sunflower seeds vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sunflower seeds and baker's yeast
- Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 234% more than baker's yeast.
- Baker's yeast has 12 times less copper than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have 1.8mg of copper, while baker's yeast has 0.148mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +712.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1116.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +875% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +554.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +333.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2608.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1358.8% |
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Carbs
~18.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1669.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +578325% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0mg | 234% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.148mg | 184% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.004g | 154% |
| Folate | 227µg | 785µg | 140% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 8.1µg | 82% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 1.9g | 76% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.2mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 4.9mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.43mg | 70% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 40mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 1.13mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 336mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 9.97mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 1.047g | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 1.88mg | 33% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 8.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 12.3mg | 25% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 3.25mg | 25% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 105kcal | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 0.243g | 19% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 8.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 601mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20g | 18.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 10g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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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
146%
151%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.