Soybean Oil vs. Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Soybean Oil and Sunflower Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soybean oil
versus
sunflower seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soybean oil and sunflower seeds:
- Both sunflower seeds and soybean oil are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Soybean oil is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium.
- Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sunflower seeds and soybean oil are high in calories. Soybean oil has 43% more calories than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories per 100 grams and soybean oil has 884 calories.
| Soybean Oil | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 12% |
| Fat | 100% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soybean oil has less carbohydrates than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 20.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sunflower seeds and soybean oil are high in saturated fat. Soybean oil has 156% more saturated fat than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soybean oil has 15.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both soybean oil and sunflower seeds are low in trans fat - soybean oil has 0.68g of trans fat per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sunflower seed has more Vitamin C than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than sunflower seed - soybean oil has 8.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Soybean oil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sunflower seed - soybean oil has 183.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soybean Oil | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.325 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.198 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 7.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.805 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 238 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 339 times more iron than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soybean oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sunflower seed per 100 grams.
| Soybean Oil | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 7.034 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 7.034 G | 0.079 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both soybean oil and sunflower seeds contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Soybean Oil | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.242 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 50.299 G | 37.39 G |
| Total | 50.541 G | 37.39 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Soybean Oil or Sunflower Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does sunflower seeds or soybean oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sunflower seeds and soybean oil are high in calories. Soybean oil has 40% more calories than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories in 100g and soybean oil has 884 calories.
Does sunflower seeds or soybean oil contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 339 times more iron than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
Does sunflower seeds or soybean oil contain more potassium?
Sunflower seed is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.