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Avocado vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between avocadoes and paprika

  • Paprika is higher than avocadoes in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 982% more than avocadoes.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +513.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1808.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.1%
Contains more IronIron +3743.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +275.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +576.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +503.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1019.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1475%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 CVitamin C +1011.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35085.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1305.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +282.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 FatsFats +13.7%
Contains more WaterWater +551.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +607%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.9%
Contains more OtherOther +389.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 +478.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.14g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1250%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +610.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +5491.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +90%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Avocado Paprika
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 7µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 0.55mg 21.14mg 257%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 29.1mg 180%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 2.141mg 145%
Fiber 6.7g 34.9g 113%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.23mg 85%
Manganese 0.142mg 1.59mg 63%
Copper 0.19mg 0.713mg 58%
Potassium 485mg 2280mg 53%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 10.06mg 52%
Vitamin K 21µg 80.3µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 7.766g 40%
Phosphorus 52mg 314mg 37%
Magnesium 29mg 178mg 35%
Zinc 0.64mg 4.33mg 34%
Protein 2g 14.14g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.33mg 22%
Calcium 12mg 229mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 2.51mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 1.695g 20%
Carbs 8.53g 53.99g 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0.9mg 10%
Fructose 0.12g 6.71g 8%
Folate 81µg 49µg 8%
Choline 14.2mg 51.5mg 7%
Calories 160kcal 282kcal 6%
Sodium 7mg 68mg 3%
Fats 14.66g 12.89g 3%
Net carbs 1.83g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 10.34g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Saturated fat 2.126g 2.14g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.453g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.