Sunflower seeds vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sunflower seeds and Jalapeño
- Sunflower seeds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C.
- Sunflower seeds covers your daily Vitamin E needs 211% more than Jalapeño.
- Sunflower seeds contain 133 times more Selenium than Jalapeño. While Sunflower seeds contain 53µg of Selenium, Jalapeño contains only 0.4µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3813% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3471.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2438.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1910.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +882.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +551.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +221% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +634.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2056% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2183.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13808.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +471.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1838.5% |
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
0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63789.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20558% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
2.63 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 584kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 0.91g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 118.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 248mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 2.62g | 4.12g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1078IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 3.58mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 0.097mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 18.5µg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 55.1mg | 7.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 0.092g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 0.029g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.112g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg |
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| Fructose | 2.63g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)