Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Turmeric vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Turmeric and Paprika

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 792% higher.
  • Paprika contains 3 times less Iron than Turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of Iron, while Paprika contains 21.14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, paprika.

Infographic

Turmeric vs Paprika infographic
Infographic link

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 +160.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +1145.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 314
Equal in Potassium - 2280
Equal in Zinc - 4.33
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Iron +160.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +1145.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 314
Equal in Potassium - 2280
Equal in Zinc - 4.33
Equal in Selenium - 6.3

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.
:
10
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +556.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900.9%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin K +499.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +556.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900.9%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin K +499.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Fats +296.6%
Equal in Other - 7.74
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
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 Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Fats +296.6%
Equal in Other - 7.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.2%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +193.8%
Contains more Glucose +592.1%
Contains more Fructose +1391.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +193.8%
Contains more Glucose +592.1%
Contains more Fructose +1391.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 19.09g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 3.25g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 67.14g 53.99g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 282kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 3.21g 10.34g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 168mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 55mg 21.14mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 178mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 2080mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 27mg 68mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 4.33mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.713mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.59mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 4.43mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 20µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 13.4µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.07mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.81mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.38mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.14mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.66mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.15mg 0.25mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Paprika
Saturated Fat 1.838g 2.14g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
23%
Turmeric
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.