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Paprika vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Shiitake?

  • Paprika has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc than Shiitake.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Iron is 259% higher.
  • Shiitake has 14 times less Fiber than Paprika. Paprika has 34.9g of Fiber, while Shiitake has 2.5g.

We used Spices, paprika and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +11350%
Contains more Iron +5056.1%
Contains more Magnesium +790%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Copper +402.1%
Contains more Manganese +591.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Selenium - 5.7
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +11350%
Contains more Iron +5056.1%
Contains more Magnesium +790%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Copper +402.1%
Contains more Manganese +591.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Selenium - 5.7

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630.7%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630.7%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +531.3%
Contains more Fats +2530.6%
Contains more Carbs +695.1%
Contains more Other +945.9%
Contains more Water +698.4%
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% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +531.3%
Contains more Fats +2530.6%
Contains more Carbs +695.1%
Contains more Other +945.9%
Contains more Water +698.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.38
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.38

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 4.29g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 2.24g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.49g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 6.79g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 34kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g 0g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 34.9g 2.5g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 2mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.41mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 20mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 112mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 304mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 4.33mg 1.03mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.142mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.23mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 5.7µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.015mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.217mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.877mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.293mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 13µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.011mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.134mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.111mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.189mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.134mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.033mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.111mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.145mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.056mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 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 Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.