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Sunflower seed vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sunflower seed and Tofu yogurt

  • Tofu yogurt has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 232% more.
  • Sunflower seed has 67 times more Vitamin B6 than Tofu yogurt. Sunflower seed has 1.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Tofu yogurt has 0.02mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Tofu yogurt.

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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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +712.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1272.3%
Contains more IronIron +395.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1512.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1636.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.3%

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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +11245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6625%
Contains more FolateFolate +3683.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2758.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1538.5%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4532%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2175%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

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 Tofu yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 584kcal 94kcal Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 3.5g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 1.8g Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 11.4g 15.76g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 20g 15.96g Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 40mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 645mg 47mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1.06mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 1.24g Tofu yogurt
Fiber 8.6g 0.2g Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.075mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.31mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 38mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 35mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 33IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.31mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 13µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.06mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.24mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 227µg 6µg Sunflower seed
Choline 55.1mg 48.4mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.259g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.4g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.017g Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Tofu yogurt
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 seed
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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 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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.