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

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A recap on differences between Sunflower seeds and Soybean meal

  • Sunflower seeds are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Soybean meal is higher in Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, and Folate.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily Iron needs 106% more than Sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 17 times more Saturated Fat than Soybean meal. While Sunflower seeds contain 4.455g of Saturated Fat, Soybean meal contains only 0.268g.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1506.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286%
Contains more IronIron +161%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~306mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.06mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~701mg

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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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 0% 2.4% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +2053.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4430.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2114.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Soybean meal Opinion
Calories 584kcal 337kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 51.46g 2.39g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 35.89g Soybean meal
Carbs 20g 35.89g Soybean meal
Magnesium 325mg 306mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 244mg Soybean meal
Potassium 645mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Iron 5.25mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Sugar 2.62g Soybean meal
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 2mg Soybean meal
Zinc 5mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 660mg 701mg Soybean meal
Sodium 9mg 3mg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 50IU 40IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 53µg 3.3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.691mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.251mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.587mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.569mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 227µg 303µg Soybean meal
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.409g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.045g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.928mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 1.139mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.659mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.937mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.494mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 1.315mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.632mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Soybean meal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
146%
Sunflower seeds
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.