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Ground ginger vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground ginger and Paprika different?

  • Ground ginger is higher in Manganese, and Selenium, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground ginger is 1379% higher.
  • Ground ginger contains 9 times more Selenium than Paprika. While Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of Selenium, Paprika contains only 6.3µg.

Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, paprika are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Manganese +1994.3%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Calcium +100.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Equal in Iron - 21.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Manganese +1994.3%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Calcium +100.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Equal in Iron - 21.14

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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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin A +164080%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
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 A +164080%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Fats +204%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +48.3%
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Fats +204%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736%
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +305%
Contains more Glucose +115.6%
Contains more Fructose +277%
Equal in Galactose - 0.19
6% 36% 53% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.22 g
Fructose: 1.78 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 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 +305%
Contains more Glucose +115.6%
Contains more Fructose +277%
Equal in Galactose - 0.19

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground ginger Paprika
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 19.09g Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 4.24g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 71.62g 53.99g Ground ginger
Calories 335kcal 282kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 3.39g 10.34g Ground ginger
Fiber 14.1g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 114mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 19.8mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 214mg 178mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 1320mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 27mg 68mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.48mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 33.3mg 1.59mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 6.3µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 13µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 0.8µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.07mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.513mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.241mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.089mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.411mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.199mg 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.599g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger 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
35%
Ground ginger
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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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