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Romano cheese vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between romano cheese and sunflower seeds

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 233% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 159 times more sodium than sunflower seeds. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of sodium, while sunflower seeds contain 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
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 +1264.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +692.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +5900%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.5%

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 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
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% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10724.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1482.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +257.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.355mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more WaterWater +553.5%
Contains more OtherOther +121.8%
Contains more FatsFats +91%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +451%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 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 -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3801.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Romano cheese Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.23mg 35.17mg 233%
Copper 0.03mg 1.8mg 197%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 23.137g 150%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 1.48mg 120%
Calcium 1064mg 78mg 99%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 1.345mg 97%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.95mg 84%
Selenium 14.5µg 53µg 70%
Magnesium 41mg 325mg 68%
Sodium 1433mg 9mg 62%
Saturated fat 17.115g 4.455g 58%
Iron 0.77mg 5.25mg 56%
Folate 7µg 227µg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 8.335mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 51.46g 38%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 18.528g 27%
Zinc 2.58mg 5mg 22%
Protein 31.8g 20.78g 22%
Potassium 86mg 645mg 16%
Phosphorus 760mg 660mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 1.13mg 14%
Calories 387kcal 584kcal 10%
Vitamin A 96µg 3µg 10%
Choline 15.4mg 55.1mg 7%
Carbs 3.63g 20g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.355mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese 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
26%
Romano cheese
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.