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Sunflower seed vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower seed and Cheesecake

  • Cheesecake has less Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 231% more than Cheesecake.
  • Sunflower seed has 90 times more Copper than Cheesecake. While Sunflower seed has 1.8mg of Copper, Cheesecake has only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2854.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.7%
Contains more Potassium +616.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +880.4%
Contains more Copper +8900%
Contains more Manganese +1292.9%
Contains more Selenium +919.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2854.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.7%
Contains more Potassium +616.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +880.4%
Contains more Copper +8900%
Contains more Manganese +1292.9%
Contains more Selenium +919.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +6180.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2486.5%
Contains more Folate +1161.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +994%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +6180.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2486.5%
Contains more Folate +1161.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +994%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +277.8%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Other +236.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +864.1%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +277.8%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Other +236.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +864.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1344.3%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1344.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 20.78g 5.5g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 22.5g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 584kcal 321kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 21.8g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 0.4g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 51mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 0.63mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 11mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 93mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 90mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 438mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.51mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.02mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 0.14mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 5.2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.56mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.028mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.193mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.195mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.571mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.052mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 18µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.064mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.222mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.281mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.464mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.372mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.136mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.258mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.314mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.133mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 9.921g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 8.634g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.602g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Cheesecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
156%
Sunflower seed
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

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

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