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Tuna vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Paprika different?

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 271% higher.

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Spices, paprika are the varieties used 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.
Tuna
Tuna
3
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7
Paprika
Paprika
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +1617.5%
Contains more Calcium +5625%
Contains more Iron +2197.8%
Contains more Magnesium +323.8%
Contains more Potassium +332.6%
Contains more Zinc +862.2%
Contains more Copper +1558.1%
Contains more Manganese +12130.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 314
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +1617.5%
Contains more Calcium +5625%
Contains more Iron +2197.8%
Contains more Magnesium +323.8%
Contains more Potassium +332.6%
Contains more Zinc +862.2%
Contains more Copper +1558.1%
Contains more Manganese +12130.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 314

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.
Tuna
Tuna
3
:
9
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +75675.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +9934.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +75675.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +9934.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
3
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Water +513.7%
Contains more Fats +2084.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +504.7%
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
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
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Water +513.7%
Contains more Fats +2084.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +504.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Paprika
Paprika
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4337.7%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4337.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 29.15g 14.14g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 130kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 0g 10.34g Tuna
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 4mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 0.92mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 42mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 333mg 314mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 54mg 68mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.043mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.013mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 108.2µg 6.3µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.29mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 10.06mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 2µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.07mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.49mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.57mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.92mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.69mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.2mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.61mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.75mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.25mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.205g 2.14g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Tuna
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
Tuna Paprika
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
92%
Tuna
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.