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Paprika vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Onion powder

  • Paprika is richer than Onion powder in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 274% higher.
  • Paprika contains 108 times more Vitamin E than Onion powder. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Onion powder contains 0.27mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Spices, onion powder.

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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 Iron +442.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +131.5%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +127%
Equal in Phosphorus - 322
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Zinc - 4.05
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 116% 147% 81% 138% 87% 10% 111% 197% 170% 78%
Contains more Iron +442.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +131.5%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +127%
Equal in Phosphorus - 322
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Zinc - 4.05

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3034%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1858.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
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 0% 6% 0% 78% 115% 19% 7% 44% 166% 48% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3034%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1858.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +30.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +1139.4%
Contains more Water +108.5%
Contains more Other +91.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
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
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 g
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +1139.4%
Contains more Water +108.5%
Contains more Other +91.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2405.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2405.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +260.3%
Contains more Fructose +301.8%
Contains more Sucrose +377.8%
Contains more Galactose +89.5%
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
58% 11% 25% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.87 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.36 g
Contains more Glucose +260.3%
Contains more Fructose +301.8%
Contains more Sucrose +377.8%
Contains more Galactose +89.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Onion powder
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 Onion powder Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 63.92g Onion powder
Protein 14.14g 10.41g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 1.04g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 79.12g Onion powder
Calories 282kcal 341kcal Onion powder
Fructose 6.71g 1.67g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 6.63g Onion powder
Fiber 34.9g 15.2g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 384mg Onion powder
Iron 21.14mg 3.9mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 113mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 322mg Onion powder
Potassium 2280mg 985mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 73mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 4.05mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.59mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.3mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 14.3µg Onion powder
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.27mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 23.4mg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.457mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.08mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.321mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.732mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.718mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 64µg Onion powder
Vitamin K 80.3µg 4.1µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.06mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.14mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.14mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.22mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.49mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.09mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.28mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.17mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.16mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.219g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.202g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.31g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.015g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Onion powder
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
41%
Onion powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
113%
Onion powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder
Onion powder 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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/nutrients

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

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