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Sunflower seeds vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sunflower seeds and Limburger

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3 in sunflower seeds is higher than in Limburger.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 233% more than Limburger.
  • Limburger has 86 times less copper than sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have 1.8mg of copper, while Limburger has 0.021mg.
  • Sunflower seeds contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cheese, limburger.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1447.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +403.9%
Contains more IronIron +3938.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +8471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5031.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.2%

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.
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%
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1464%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.177mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3981.6%
Contains more WaterWater +923.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.1%
~equal in Protein ~20.05g

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4574.1%

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 Limburger
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
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.23mg 233%
Copper 1.8mg 0.021mg 198%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.495g 151%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.08mg 117%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.086mg 97%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.038mg 83%
Magnesium 325mg 21mg 72%
Selenium 53µg 14.5µg 70%
Iron 5.25mg 0.13mg 64%
Saturated fat 4.455g 16.746g 56%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.158mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Calcium 78mg 497mg 42%
Folate 227µg 58µg 42%
Phosphorus 660mg 393mg 38%
Vitamin A 3µg 340µg 37%
Fats 51.46g 27.25g 37%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Sodium 9mg 800mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Zinc 5mg 2.1mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 8.606g 25%
Potassium 645mg 128mg 15%
Calories 584kcal 327kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.503mg 11%
Carbs 20g 0.49g 7%
Choline 55.1mg 15.4mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 1.177mg 1%
Protein 20.78g 20.05g 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.291g)
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 - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.