Cheddar Cheese vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cheddar Cheese and Sunflower seed
- Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 230% more than Cheddar Cheese.
- Cheddar Cheese contains 9 times more Calcium than Sunflower seed. While Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, Sunflower seed contains only 78mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Sunflower seed is 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.
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Calcium
+810.3%
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Iron
+3650%
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Magnesium
+1103.7%
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Phosphorus
+45.1%
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Potassium
+748.7%
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Sodium
-98.6%
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Zinc
+37.4%
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Copper
+5900%
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Manganese
+7122.2%
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Selenium
+86%
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Calcium
+810.3%
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Iron
+3650%
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Magnesium
+1103.7%
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Phosphorus
+45.1%
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Potassium
+748.7%
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Sodium
-98.6%
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Zinc
+37.4%
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Copper
+5900%
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Manganese
+7122.2%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+2384%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+4853.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+5003.4%
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Vitamin B3
+14027.1%
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Vitamin B5
+175.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1937.9%
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Folate
+740.7%
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Vitamin A
+2384%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+4853.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+5003.4%
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Vitamin B3
+14027.1%
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Vitamin B5
+175.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1937.9%
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Folate
+740.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.1%
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Water
+682.7%
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+22.4%
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Fats
+54.5%
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Carbs
+547.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.78
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
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3.03 g
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Protein
+10.1%
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Water
+682.7%
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+22.4%
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Fats
+54.5%
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Carbs
+547.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-76.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1528.2%
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
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Saturated Fat
-76.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1528.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 11.4g |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 51.46g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 20g |
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| Calories | 404kcal | 584kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 5.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 325mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 660mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 645mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 5mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 1.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 35.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 227µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.632mg |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 4.455g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 23.137g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.