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Paprika vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paprika and Salmon

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Manganese, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 266% more than Salmon.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
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Salmon
Contains more Calcium +1426.7%
Contains more Iron +6117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +493.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +493.8%
Contains more Zinc +907%
Contains more Copper +1355.1%
Contains more Manganese +9837.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Selenium +557.1%
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 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +1426.7%
Contains more Iron +6117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +493.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +493.8%
Contains more Zinc +907%
Contains more Copper +1355.1%
Contains more Manganese +9837.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Selenium +557.1%

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.
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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +21314.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.9%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34
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 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21314.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.9%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +867.5%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Water +476.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.35
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
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +867.5%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Water +476.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.7%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 0g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 12.89g 12.35g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 0g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 206kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0g Salmon
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 15mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.34mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 30mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 252mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 384mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 4.33mg 0.43mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.049mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.016mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 49254IU 230IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 69µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.14mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.135mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 8.045mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.475mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.647mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 34µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.49mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 0.92mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.69mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.2mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.75mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.25mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 2.397g Paprika
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.553g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.