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Sunflower seed vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunflower seed and Cheddar Cheese

  • Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 230% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Sunflower seed contains 141 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheddar Cheese. While Sunflower seed contains 8.335mg of Vitamin B3, Cheddar Cheese contains only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sunflower seed is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Contains more Iron +3650%
Contains more Magnesium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +748.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.4%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +7122.2%
Contains more Selenium +86%
Contains more Calcium +810.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +3650%
Contains more Magnesium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Potassium +748.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.4%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +7122.2%
Contains more Selenium +86%
Contains more Calcium +810.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4853.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5003.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1937.9%
Contains more Folate +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4853.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5003.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1937.9%
Contains more Folate +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +547.2%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Water +682.7%
Contains more Other +22.4%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Fats +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +547.2%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Water +682.7%
Contains more Other +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1528.2%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1528.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 3.09g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 51.46g 33.31g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 3.09g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 404kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 5.25mg 0.14mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 27mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 455mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 76mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 653mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 3.64mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.03mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.027mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 28.5µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.71mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.029mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.059mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.41mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.066mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 27µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.928mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.659mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.937mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.494mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.074mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.632mg 0.547mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.917g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 18.867g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.01g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 9.246g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.421g Sunflower seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
156%
Sunflower seed
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.