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Sunflower seeds vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sunflower seeds and Swiss cheese?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and iron, yet Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 230% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have 135 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. Sunflower seeds have 1.48mg of vitamin B1, while Swiss cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Sunflower seeds contain less saturated fat.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Cheese, swiss types in this comparison.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +884.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +795.8%
Contains more IronIron +3938.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3729.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1041%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5761.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12923.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1794.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2170%
Contains more CholineCholine +255.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1288.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more WaterWater +695.6%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1625.4%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.6mg 230%
Copper 1.8mg 0.047mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.341g 145%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.011mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.071mg 98%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.026mg 84%
Calcium 78mg 890mg 81%
Magnesium 325mg 33mg 70%
Iron 5.25mg 0.13mg 64%
Saturated fat 4.455g 18.227g 63%
Folate 227µg 10µg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 0.064mg 52%
Selenium 53µg 30µg 42%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Vitamin A 3µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Fats 51.46g 30.99g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 8.046g 26%
Potassium 645mg 72mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.353mg 16%
Phosphorus 660mg 574mg 12%
Protein 20.78g 26.96g 12%
Calories 584kcal 393kcal 10%
Sodium 9mg 187mg 8%
Choline 55.1mg 15.5mg 7%
Zinc 5mg 4.37mg 6%
Carbs 20g 1.44g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.302mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.772g)
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 - $2)
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

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.