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Paprika vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Fennel seeds?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Fennel seeds are higher in Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 273% higher.
  • Fennel seeds have 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Paprika. Paprika has 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, while Fennel seeds have 0.47mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Spices, fennel seed 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
Paprika
5
:
5
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Calcium +422.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Copper +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +310.9%
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Calcium +422.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Copper +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +310.9%

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
Paprika
8
:
2
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +36384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Paprika
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%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +36384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
2
:
3
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.29
Equal in Other - 8.23
Paprika
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
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.29
Equal in Other - 8.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
1
:
2
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.7%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Fennel seeds Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 12.49g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 12.89g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Carbs 53.99g 52.29g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Fennel seeds
Fiber 34.9g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Calcium 229mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Iron 21.14mg 18.54mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 314mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 2280mg 1694mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 88mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 3.7mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 1.59mg 6.533mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 135IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 7µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.353mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 6.05mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.47mg Paprika
Folate 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.49mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.92mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.69mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.2mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.75mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.25mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.69g 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 Fennel seeds
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
40%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.