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Tempeh vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Sunflower seeds

  • 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 Tempeh and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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.
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
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 +∞%
~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.
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.355mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1161.1%
Contains more FatsFats +376.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
~equal in Protein ~20.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +478.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Sunflower seeds
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 Tempeh Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 192kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.29g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 10.8g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 7.64g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 7.64g 20g Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 81mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 111mg 78mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 2.7mg 5.25mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Tempeh
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.56mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 1.14mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 266mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.3mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 0µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.355mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 2.539g 4.455g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.796mg 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.43mg 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.908mg 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.175mg 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 0.92mg 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.466mg 0.632mg 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
Tempeh Sunflower seeds
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
19%
Tempeh
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
207%
Sunflower seeds

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.