Sunflower seeds vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sunflower seeds and pepperoni
- Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and folate; however, pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12.
- Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 228% more than pepperoni.
- Sunflower seeds have 45 times more folate than pepperoni. While sunflower seeds have 227µg of folate, pepperoni has only 5µg.
- Sunflower seeds have less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1705.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1878% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +317.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3314.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +271.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4440% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1594.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +503.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.4% |
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Protein
~19.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +419% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 1.03mg | 228% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.091mg | 190% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 4.458g | 125% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.271mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.362mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 18mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 158mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1582mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 17.708g | 60% |
| Folate | 227µg | 5µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.3µg | 54% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 1.33mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 29µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 1.074mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 0g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 2.44mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 4.987mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 274mg | 11% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 46.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.257mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 52IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20g | 1.18g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 20.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.8µg | 5% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 504kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.93mg | 4% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 19.25g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 51.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)