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Sunflower seeds vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunflower seeds and Cheese

  • Sunflower seeds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Cheese is higher in Calcium.
  • Sunflower seeds covers your daily Vitamin E needs 230% more than Cheese.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 141 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheese. While Sunflower seeds contain 8.335mg of Vitamin B3, Cheese contains only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sunflower seeds are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +810.3%

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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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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%
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%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +547.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more WaterWater +682.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
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
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Sunflower seeds Cheese
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 Sunflower seeds Cheese Opinion
Calories 584kcal 404kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 51.46g 33.31g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 3.09g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 20g 3.09g Sunflower seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 325mg 27mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 645mg 76mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 0.14mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 8.6g 0g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.03mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 3.64mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 455mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 653mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 3µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.71mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 1.95mg 0.027mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 28.5µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.029mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.059mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.41mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.066mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 227µg 27µg Sunflower seeds
Trans Fat 0.917g Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 16.5mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 18.867g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 9.246g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.421g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.928mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.659mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.937mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.494mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.074mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.632mg 0.547mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.01g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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