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Sunflower seed vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seed and Okara?

  • Okara has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Copper is 178% higher.
  • Sunflower seed has 83 times more Vitamin B3 than Okara. Sunflower seed has 8.335mg of Vitamin B3, while Okara has 0.1mg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Okara types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +303.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +202.8%
Contains more Zinc +792.9%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +382.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Sodium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 49% 19% 26% 19% 2% 16% 67% 53% 58%
Contains more Iron +303.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +202.8%
Contains more Zinc +792.9%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +382.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Sodium - 9

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.
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Okara
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8235%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1069.6%
Contains more Folate +773.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 5% 2% 6% 27% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8235%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1069.6%
Contains more Folate +773.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +490.3%
Contains more Fats +2874.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +244.3%
Contains more Water +1626%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +490.3%
Contains more Fats +2874.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Other +244.3%
Contains more Water +1626%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2964.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.755 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2964.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed Okara
Rich in minerals 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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Okara Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 12.23g Okara
Protein 20.78g 3.52g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 1.73g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 12.23g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 76kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Okara
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 80mg Okara
Iron 5.25mg 1.3mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 26mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 60mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 213mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 5mg 0.56mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.2mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.404mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 10.6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.1mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.088mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.115mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 26µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.05mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.131mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.159mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.244mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.212mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.041mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.157mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.162mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.093mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.193g Okara
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.295g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.755g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Okara
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
156%
Sunflower seed
5%
Okara
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
33%
Okara

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okara
Okara is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.