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Garlic powder vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garlic powder and Paprika different?

  • Garlic powder is richer in Selenium, while Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Paprika covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 274% more than Garlic powder.
  • Garlic powder contains 4 times more Selenium than Paprika. Garlic powder contains 23.9µg of Selenium, while Paprika contains 6.3µg.

Spices, garlic powder and Spices, paprika types were 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 Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Selenium +279.4%
Contains more Calcium +189.9%
Contains more Iron +274.2%
Contains more Magnesium +131.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Selenium +279.4%
Contains more Calcium +189.9%
Contains more Iron +274.2%
Contains more Magnesium +131.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.4%

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 C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Equal in Folate - 49
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
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 C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Fats +1665.8%
Contains more Water +74.3%
Contains more Other +118.6%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 +17%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Fats +1665.8%
Contains more Water +74.3%
Contains more Other +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1373.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4262.9%
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1373.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4262.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +153.1%
Contains more Glucose +3657.1%
Contains more Fructose +2064.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 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 +153.1%
Contains more Glucose +3657.1%
Contains more Fructose +2064.5%
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.
Garlic powder Paprika
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 19.09g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 14.14g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 72.73g 53.99g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 282kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 2.43g 10.34g Garlic powder
Fiber 9g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 79mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 5.65mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 77mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 414mg 314mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 60mg 68mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.99mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.533mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.979mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 23.9µg 6.3µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.67mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.9mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.33mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 47µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 0.4µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.07mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.728mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.768mg 0.69mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.667mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.263mg 0.25mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 2.14g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
53%
Garlic powder
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.891g)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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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