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Paprika vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Paprika and Buckwheat different?

  • Paprika is higher than Buckwheat in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 274% more than Buckwheat.
  • Paprika contains 323 times more Vitamin E than Buckwheat. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Buckwheat contains 0.09mg.

Spices, paprika and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 Calcium +3171.4%
Contains more Iron +2542.5%
Contains more Magnesium +249%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.6%
Contains more Potassium +2490.9%
Contains more Zinc +609.8%
Contains more Copper +388.4%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Contains more Selenium +186.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +3171.4%
Contains more Iron +2542.5%
Contains more Magnesium +249%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.6%
Contains more Potassium +2490.9%
Contains more Zinc +609.8%
Contains more Copper +388.4%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Contains more Selenium +186.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
Paprika
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +32233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +599.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2680.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +32233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +599.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2680.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +318.3%
Contains more Fats +1979%
Contains more Carbs +170.8%
Contains more Other +1700%
Contains more Water +572.9%
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +318.3%
Contains more Fats +1979%
Contains more Carbs +170.8%
Contains more Other +1700%
Contains more Water +572.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +801.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4030.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +801.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4030.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +102.5%
Contains more Glucose +1215%
Contains more Fructose +6610%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +102.5%
Contains more Glucose +1215%
Contains more Fructose +6610%
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.
Paprika Buckwheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 17.24g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 3.38g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.62g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 19.94g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 92kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g 0.1g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 34.9g 2.7g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 7mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.8mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 51mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 70mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 88mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 4.33mg 0.61mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.146mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.403mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 2.2µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.09mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.04mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.039mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.94mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.359mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.077mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 14µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.9µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.049mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.129mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.127mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.212mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.172mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.044mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.133mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.173mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.079mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.188g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.188g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Buckwheat
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
415%
Paprika
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients

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

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