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Sunflower seed vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and Paprika

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 273% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 8 times more Selenium than Paprika. Sunflower seed contains 53µg of Selenium, while Paprika contains 6.3µg.

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

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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 Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.5%
Contains more Copper +152.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Contains more Selenium +741.3%
Contains more Calcium +193.6%
Contains more Iron +302.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.5%
Contains more Copper +152.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Contains more Selenium +741.3%
Contains more Calcium +193.6%
Contains more Iron +302.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.5%

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 E +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more Folate +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +98408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more Folate +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +98408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Fats +299.2%
Contains more Carbs +170%
Contains more Water +137.6%
Contains more Other +155.4%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
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
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Fats +299.2%
Contains more Carbs +170%
Contains more Water +137.6%
Contains more Other +155.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +993.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +993.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +208.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +208.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed Paprika
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 Sunflower seed Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 20.78g 14.14g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 12.89g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 584kcal 282kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 2.62g 10.34g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 78mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 5.25mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 325mg 178mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 314mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 9mg 68mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 4.33mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.713mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 1.59mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 6.3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 35.17mg 29.1mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.9mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.33mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 227µg 49µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.07mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.49mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.57mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.92mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.69mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.2mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.61mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.75mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.25mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 2.14g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.695g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 7.766g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Paprika
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
156%
Sunflower seed
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed 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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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