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Paprika vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Chard?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Chard is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 240% higher.
  • Chard has 28 times less Vitamin B3 than Paprika. Paprika has 10.06mg of Vitamin B3, while Chard has 0.36mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Paprika
10
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0
Chard
Contains more Calcium +294.8%
Contains more Iron +835.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +851.5%
Contains more Potassium +315.3%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +1212.1%
Contains more Copper +337.4%
Contains more Manganese +376%
Contains more Selenium +600%
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 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Calcium +294.8%
Contains more Iron +835.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +851.5%
Contains more Potassium +315.3%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +1212.1%
Contains more Copper +337.4%
Contains more Manganese +376%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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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Chard
Contains more Vitamin A +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2418.8%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +307.6%
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 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Contains more Vitamin A +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2418.8%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +307.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Chard
Contains more Protein +652.1%
Contains more Fats +16012.5%
Contains more Carbs +1207.3%
Contains more Other +514.3%
Contains more Water +724.3%
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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +652.1%
Contains more Fats +16012.5%
Contains more Carbs +1207.3%
Contains more Other +514.3%
Contains more Water +724.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27635.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27635.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Chard Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 2.03g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 1.88g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.08g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 4.13g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 20kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.1g Chard
Fiber 34.9g 2.1g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 58mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 2.26mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 86mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 33mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 549mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 179mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.163mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.334mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.9µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 6124IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 306µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.89mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.034mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.086mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.36mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.163mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.085mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 9µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.018mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.086mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.154mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.135mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.103mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.02mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.114mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.114mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.038mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.016g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.028g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chard
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
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard
Chard 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.