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Sunflower seeds vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seeds and Paprika

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Paprika is 273% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 8 times more Selenium than Paprika. Sunflower seeds contain 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.
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.5%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%

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.
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% 3% 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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98408%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~51.5mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more FatsFats +299.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170%
Contains more WaterWater +137.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155.4%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +993.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +208.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Sunflower seeds 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 seeds Paprika Opinion
Calories 584kcal 282kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 14.14g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 12.89g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.9mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 20g 53.99g Paprika
Magnesium 325mg 178mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 645mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 5.25mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 2.62g 10.34g Sunflower seeds
Fiber 8.6g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 1.8mg 0.713mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 4.33mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 314mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 68mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 3µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 35.17mg 29.1mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 1.59mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 53µg 6.3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.33mg Sunflower seeds
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
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 227µg 49µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 51.5mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 1.695g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 7.766g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.07mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.49mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.57mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.92mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.69mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.2mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.61mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.75mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.25mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds
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 seeds Paprika
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
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
193%
Paprika

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. Sunflower seeds - 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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