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Paprika vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between paprika and sunflower seeds

  • Paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin B6, yet sunflower seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 273% higher.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.5%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +741.3%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +363.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~55.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 CarbsCarbs +170%
Contains more WaterWater +137.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more FatsFats +299.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
10% 40% 50%
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 -52%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +993.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +208.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 3µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 5.25mg 199%
Copper 0.713mg 1.8mg 121%
Fiber 34.9g 8.6g 105%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 23.137g 102%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 1.48mg 96%
Selenium 6.3µg 53µg 85%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.355mg 67%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 1.345mg 61%
Fats 12.89g 51.46g 59%
Phosphorus 314mg 660mg 49%
Potassium 2280mg 645mg 48%
Folate 49µg 227µg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 18.528g 42%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 35.17mg 40%
Magnesium 178mg 325mg 35%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.13mg 28%
Manganese 1.59mg 1.95mg 16%
Calories 282kcal 584kcal 15%
Calcium 229mg 78mg 15%
Protein 14.14g 20.78g 13%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 8.335mg 11%
Carbs 53.99g 20g 11%
Saturated fat 2.14g 4.455g 11%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Zinc 4.33mg 5mg 6%
Sodium 68mg 9mg 3%
Choline 51.5mg 55.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Sunflower seeds
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
221%
Paprika
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - 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.

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