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Black pepper vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black pepper and Sunflower seed?

  • Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Iron, yet Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 470% higher.

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 Calcium +467.9%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Contains more Manganese +554%
Contains more Magnesium +90.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +320.2%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +981.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +467.9%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Contains more Manganese +554%
Contains more Magnesium +90.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +320.2%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +994%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3281.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.2%
Contains more Folate +1235.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +994%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3281.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.2%
Contains more Folate +1235.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +219.8%
Contains more Water +163.4%
Contains more Other +228.1%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +1478.5%
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Carbs +219.8%
Contains more Water +163.4%
Contains more Other +228.1%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +1478.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2407.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2218.3%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2407.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2218.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12400%
3% 38% 36% 23%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 11.4g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 3.26g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 63.95g 20g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 2.62g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 8.6g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 78mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 5.25mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 158mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 1329mg 645mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 1.19mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.33mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 12.753mg 1.95mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 547IU 50IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 1.13mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 17µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 163.7µg 0µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.244mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.366mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.014mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.244mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.096mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.547mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.159mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 1.392g 4.455g Black pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Sunflower seed
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
60%
Black pepper
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
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.

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.