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Adzuki bean vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are adzuki bean and paprika different?

  • Adzuki bean is higher in folate and copper; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
  • Adzuki bean contains 13 times more folate than paprika. While adzuki bean contains 622µg of folate, paprika contains only 49µg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than adzuki bean (29).

Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
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 CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +324.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.2%
~equal in Manganese ~1.59mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1169.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +510%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 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 +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2332.1%
Contains more OtherOther +137.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3290%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6772.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Adzuki bean Paprika
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 4.98mg 21.14mg 202%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Folate 622µg 49µg 143%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 2.141mg 138%
Fiber 12.7g 34.9g 89%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 1.23mg 78%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 7.766g 51%
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 10.06mg 46%
Copper 1.094mg 0.713mg 42%
Potassium 1254mg 2280mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 2.51mg 21%
Fats 0.53g 12.89g 19%
Calcium 66mg 229mg 16%
Magnesium 127mg 178mg 12%
Protein 19.87g 14.14g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.33mg 10%
Phosphorus 381mg 314mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.191g 2.14g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Selenium 3.1µg 6.3µg 6%
Manganese 1.73mg 1.59mg 6%
Zinc 5.04mg 4.33mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 5mg 68mg 3%
Carbs 62.9g 53.99g 3%
Calories 329kcal 282kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 50.2g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.674mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.668mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.497mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.023mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.