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Paprika vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Paprika and Wheat?

  • Paprika is higher in Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Iron is 242% more.
  • Wheat contains 121 times less Vitamin E than Paprika. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Wheat contains 0.24mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types in this article.

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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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Wheat
Contains more Calcium +2444.4%
Contains more Iron +1101.1%
Contains more Magnesium +270.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.6%
Contains more Potassium +1290.2%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +54.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +406.3%
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 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +2444.4%
Contains more Iron +1101.1%
Contains more Magnesium +270.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.6%
Contains more Potassium +1290.2%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +54.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +406.3%

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +1231250%
Contains more Vitamin E +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2958.6%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1231250%
Contains more Vitamin E +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2958.6%
Contains more Folate +345.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wheat
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Fats +1453%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Contains more Other +1038.2%
Contains more Water +479.9%
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
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Fats +1453%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Contains more Other +1038.2%
Contains more Water +479.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1917.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3095.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1917.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3095.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 23.3g Wheat
Protein 14.14g 5.71g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.83g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 27.6g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 132kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 3.07g Wheat
Fiber 34.9g 4.3g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 9mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.76mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 48mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 147mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 164mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 8mg Wheat
Zinc 4.33mg 1.84mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.207mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.03mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 49254IU 4IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.24mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.095mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.03mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.305mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.07mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 11µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.051mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.172mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.22mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.432mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.161mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.097mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.3mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.267mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.147mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.084g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.243g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.