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Sunflower seeds vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sunflower seeds and tempeh

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron in sunflower seeds is higher than in tempeh.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily copper needs 138% more than tempeh.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Tempeh.

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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%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +301.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.6%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +338.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Tempeh
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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% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +845.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.358mg
~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
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +376.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
Contains more WaterWater +1161.1%
~equal in Protein ~20.29g

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
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +478.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43%

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 Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 1.8mg 0.56mg 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 4.3g 126%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.078mg 117%
Selenium 53µg 0µg 96%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.215mg 87%
Fats 51.46g 10.8g 63%
Magnesium 325mg 81mg 58%
Phosphorus 660mg 266mg 56%
Folate 227µg 24µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 3.205g 38%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.64mg 36%
Zinc 5mg 1.14mg 35%
Fiber 8.6g 34%
Iron 5.25mg 2.7mg 32%
Manganese 1.95mg 1.3mg 28%
Calories 584kcal 192kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.278mg 17%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.455g 2.539g 9%
Potassium 645mg 412mg 7%
Carbs 20g 7.64g 4%
Calcium 78mg 111mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Protein 20.78g 20.29g 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Sodium 9mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.358mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Tempeh
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
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.