Black pepper vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between black pepper and sunflower seeds?
- Black pepper is richer in manganese, vitamin K, fiber, and iron, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 470% higher.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than black pepper.
We used Spices, pepper, black and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +467.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +554% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +317.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +981.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3281.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +629.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +362.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1235.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +387.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +163.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1478.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
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 | -68.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2407.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2218.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
0.24 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12400% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 1.95mg | 470% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 35.17mg | 228% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 23.137g | 148% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 0µg | 136% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 1.48mg | 114% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 53µg | 87% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 1.345mg | 81% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 51.46g | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 660mg | 72% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 8.6g | 67% |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 5.25mg | 56% |
| Folate | 17µg | 227µg | 53% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 1.8mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 8.335mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 18.528g | 44% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 78mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 325mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 5mg | 35% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 20.78g | 21% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 645mg | 20% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 584kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 20g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 4.455g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.355mg | 13% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 55.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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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
54%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.063g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.