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American cheese vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and paprika

  • American cheese has more calcium, while paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 966% higher.
  • Paprika contains 25 times less sodium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, while paprika contains 68mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Spices, paprika.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1627.3%
Contains more IronIron +3255.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1450%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3778%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Paprika
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +885.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3864.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2988.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +252.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1359.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +72.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Paprika DV% diff.
Iron 0.63mg 21.14mg 256%
Vitamin A 250µg 2463µg 246%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 29.1mg 189%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 2.141mg 161%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Calcium 1045mg 229mg 82%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 1.23mg 77%
Copper 0.046mg 0.713mg 74%
Saturated fat 18.057g 2.14g 72%
Sodium 1671mg 68mg 70%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.59mg 67%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 80.3µg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Potassium 132mg 2280mg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 10.06mg 62%
Phosphorus 641mg 314mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 7.766g 43%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.51mg 42%
Magnesium 26mg 178mg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Fats 31.79g 12.89g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.33mg 26%
Selenium 20.2µg 6.3µg 25%
Zinc 2.49mg 4.33mg 17%
Carbs 3.7g 53.99g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 1.695g 16%
Folate 8µg 49µg 10%
Fructose 0g 6.71g 8%
Protein 18.13g 14.14g 8%
Calories 371kcal 282kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 36.2mg 51.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1603mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.917g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.

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