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Cheese vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheese and Sunflower seeds

  • Cheese is higher in Calcium, yet Sunflower seeds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily Vitamin E needs 230% more than Cheese.
  • Cheese contains 9 times more Calcium than Sunflower seeds. While Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, Sunflower seeds contain only 78mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sunflower seeds are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +810.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1103.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +748.7%
Contains more IronIron +3650%
Contains more CopperCopper +5900%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%

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.
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4853.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5003.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1937.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +740.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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
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 +682.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +547.2%
~equal in Protein ~20.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1528.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 404kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 22.87g 20.78g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 3.09g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 3.09g 20g Sunflower seeds
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 710mg 78mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 0.14mg 5.25mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 0.48g 2.62g Cheese
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.03mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 3.64mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 455mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 653mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 1242IU 50IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 3µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 28.5µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.355mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Trans Fat 0.917g Sunflower seeds
Choline 16.5mg 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 18.867g 4.455g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.348mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.928mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.139mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.659mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.937mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.494mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.404mg 1.315mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
33%
Cheese
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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