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Sunflower seed vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Mozzarella

  • Sunflower seed has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Mozzarella is higher in Calcium.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 233% more than Mozzarella.
  • Sunflower seed has 74 times more Vitamin B1 than Mozzarella. While Sunflower seed has 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, Mozzarella has only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +578.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +237.6%
Contains more Calcium +837.2%
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +578.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +237.6%
Contains more Calcium +837.2%

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 +23346.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1581.3%
Contains more Folate +2422.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +934%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.34
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +23346.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1581.3%
Contains more Folate +2422.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +934%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200.9%
Contains more Carbs +545.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Water +955%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +200.9%
Contains more Carbs +545.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Water +955%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4445.6%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4445.6%

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 Mozzarella
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 3.1g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 51.46g 17.1g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 3.1g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 280kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 5.25mg 0.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 26mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 524mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 95mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 16mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 3.13mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.027mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 15.7µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.15mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.34mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.12mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.08mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 9µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
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
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 10.867g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 4.844g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.509g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.