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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 are higher than in Tempeh.
  • Sunflower seeds covers 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% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 584kcal 192kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 20.29g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 10.8g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 7.64g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 7.64g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 325mg 81mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 645mg 412mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 2.7mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Tempeh
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.56mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 1.14mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 266mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 1.3mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.078mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.64mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.278mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.215mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Folate 227µg 24µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 3.205g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 4.3g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.194mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.796mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.88mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 1.43mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.908mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.175mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.893mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.92mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.466mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.