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Provolone vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between provolone and sunflower seeds

  • Provolone has more calcium and vitamin B12, while sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and selenium.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 233% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sunflower seeds is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 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 +869.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1060.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.4%
Contains more IronIron +909.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +6823.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19400%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 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 +7766.7%
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 +7689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1742.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2170%
Contains more CholineCholine +257.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 ProteinProtein +23.1%
Contains more WaterWater +765.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +93.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +834.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2908.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.23mg 35.17mg 233%
Copper 0.026mg 1.8mg 197%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 23.137g 149%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 1.48mg 122%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 1.345mg 98%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.95mg 84%
Magnesium 28mg 325mg 71%
Selenium 14.5µg 53µg 70%
Calcium 756mg 78mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Iron 0.52mg 5.25mg 59%
Saturated fat 17.078g 4.455g 57%
Folate 10µg 227µg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 8.335mg 51%
Sodium 876mg 9mg 38%
Fats 26.62g 51.46g 38%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18.528g 28%
Vitamin A 236µg 3µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Phosphorus 496mg 660mg 23%
Zinc 3.23mg 5mg 16%
Potassium 138mg 645mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.13mg 13%
Calories 351kcal 584kcal 12%
Protein 25.58g 20.78g 10%
Choline 15.4mg 55.1mg 7%
Carbs 2.14g 20g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.355mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 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
Provolone 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
32%
Provolone
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.623g)
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 - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.