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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 Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Iron is 256% higher.
  • Paprika contains 25 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1671mg of Sodium, while Paprika contains 68mg.

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.
American cheese
American cheese
3
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7
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Calcium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +220.6%
Contains more Iron +3255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +584.6%
Contains more Potassium +1627.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Copper +1450%
Contains more Manganese +3778%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Calcium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +220.6%
Contains more Iron +3255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +584.6%
Contains more Potassium +1627.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Copper +1450%
Contains more Manganese +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.
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
10
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5112.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3537.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3864.8%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2988.5%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5112.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3537.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3864.8%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2988.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
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2
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +146.6%
Contains more Water +252.4%
Contains more Carbs +1359.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
American cheese
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
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 +28.2%
Contains more Fats +146.6%
Contains more Water +252.4%
Contains more Carbs +1359.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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2
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
4
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +72.7%
American cheese
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
Paprika
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +72.7%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 18.13g 14.14g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 12.89g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 371kcal 282kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 2.26g 10.34g American cheese
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 1045mg 229mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 26mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 641mg 314mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 1671mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 2.49mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.046mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.041mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 20.2µg 6.3µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.8mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 8µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.07mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.49mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.57mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.92mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.69mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.2mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.61mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.75mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.25mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Paprika
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Paprika
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.14g Paprika
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 1.695g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.453g Paprika
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Paprika
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
32%
American cheese
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1603mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.