Onion powder vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion powder and Paprika

Paprika is richer than Onion powder in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 274% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, onion powder 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.

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains more Calcium +67.7%

Contains more Selenium +127%

Contains more Iron +442.1%

Contains more Magnesium +57.5%

Contains more Potassium +131.5%

Contains more Copper +20.8%

Contains more Manganese +22.3%

Equal in Phosphorus - 314

Equal in Sodium - 68

Equal in Zinc - 4.33

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains more Calcium +67.7%

Contains more Selenium +127%

Contains more Iron +442.1%

Contains more Magnesium +57.5%

Contains more Potassium +131.5%

Contains more Copper +20.8%

Contains more Manganese +22.3%

Equal in Phosphorus - 314

Equal in Sodium - 68

Equal in Zinc - 4.33

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.

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains more Vitamin C +2500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%

Contains more Folate +30.6%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +10677.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1437.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +3034%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1858.5%

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains more Vitamin C +2500%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%

Contains more Folate +30.6%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +10677.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1437.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +3034%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1858.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains more Carbs +46.5%

Contains more Protein +35.8%

Contains more Fats +1139.4%

Contains more Water +108.5%

Contains more Other +91.6%

Onion powder

Protein: 10.41 g

Fats: 1.04 g

Carbs: 79.12 g

Water: 5.39 g

Other: 4.04 g

Paprika

Protein: 14.14 g

Fats: 12.89 g

Carbs: 53.99 g

Water: 11.24 g

Other: 7.74 g

Contains more Carbs +46.5%

Contains more Protein +35.8%

Contains more Fats +1139.4%

Contains more Water +108.5%

Contains more Other +91.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2405.2%

Onion powder

Saturated Fat: 0.219 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 g

Paprika

Saturated Fat: 2.14 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2405.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Onion powder

Paprika

Contains more Sucrose +377.8%

Contains more Galactose +89.5%

Contains more Glucose +260.3%

Contains more Fructose +301.8%

Onion powder

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 3.87 g

Glucose: 0.73 g

Fructose: 1.67 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0.36 g

Paprika

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 +377.8%

Contains more Galactose +89.5%

Contains more Glucose +260.3%

Contains more Fructose +301.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sodium
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	63.92g	19.09g
Protein	10.41g	14.14g
Fats	1.04g	12.89g
Carbs	79.12g	53.99g
Calories	341kcal	282kcal
Fructose	1.67g	6.71g
Sugar	6.63g	10.34g
Fiber	15.2g	34.9g
Calcium	384mg	229mg
Iron	3.9mg	21.14mg
Magnesium	113mg	178mg
Phosphorus	322mg	314mg
Potassium	985mg	2280mg
Sodium	73mg	68mg
Zinc	4.05mg	4.33mg
Copper	0.59mg	0.713mg
Manganese	1.3mg	1.59mg
Selenium	14.3µg	6.3µg
Vitamin A	0IU	49254IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	2463µg
Vitamin E	0.27mg	29.1mg
Vitamin C	23.4mg	0.9mg
Vitamin B1	0.457mg	0.33mg
Vitamin B2	0.08mg	1.23mg
Vitamin B3	0.321mg	10.06mg
Vitamin B5	0.732mg	2.51mg
Vitamin B6	0.718mg	2.141mg
Folate	64µg	49µg
Vitamin K	4.1µg	80.3µg
Tryptophan	0.06mg	0.07mg
Threonine	0.14mg	0.49mg
Isoleucine	0.14mg	0.57mg
Leucine	0.22mg	0.92mg
Lysine	0.49mg	0.69mg
Methionine	0.09mg	0.2mg
Phenylalanine	0.28mg	0.61mg
Valine	0.17mg	0.75mg
Histidine	0.16mg	0.25mg
Saturated Fat	0.219g	2.14g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.202g	1.695g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.31g	7.766g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.015g	0.453g

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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

41%

415%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

113%

193%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.921g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

Which food is cheaper?

Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Onion powder vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Onion powder and Paprika

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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