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Sunflower seeds vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sunflower seeds and chili pepper

  • Sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, and iron, yet chili pepper is higher in vitamin C.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 230% more than chili pepper.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 106 times more selenium than chili pepper. While sunflower seeds contain 53µg of selenium, chili pepper contains only 0.5µg.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1313%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.3%
Contains more IronIron +409.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1295.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1823.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1434.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +942.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10500%
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4997.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +887%
Contains more CholineCholine +405.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10164.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1011.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11595.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127%
Contains more OtherOther +252.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1760.9%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9580.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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 Chili pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.69mg 230%
Copper 1.8mg 0.129mg 186%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 143.7mg 158%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.239g 153%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.072mg 117%
Selenium 53µg 0.5µg 95%
Phosphorus 660mg 43mg 88%
Fats 51.46g 0.44g 78%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.187mg 77%
Magnesium 325mg 23mg 72%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.506mg 65%
Iron 5.25mg 1.03mg 53%
Folate 227µg 23µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 0.024g 46%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.244mg 44%
Zinc 5mg 0.26mg 43%
Protein 20.78g 1.87g 38%
Fiber 8.6g 1.5g 28%
Calories 584kcal 40kcal 27%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.086mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.455g 0.042g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.201mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 14µg 12%
Potassium 645mg 322mg 10%
Choline 55.1mg 10.9mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 48µg 5%
Carbs 20g 8.81g 4%
Net carbs 11.4g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 5.3g N/A
Sodium 9mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.041mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.