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Beef vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef and Paprika

  • Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 273% more than Beef.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef
2
:
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +303.2%
Contains more Calcium +1661.5%
Contains more Iron +595.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +547.7%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +635.1%
Contains more Manganese +17566.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +303.2%
Contains more Calcium +1661.5%
Contains more Iron +595.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +547.7%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +635.1%
Contains more Manganese +17566.7%

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.
Beef
2
:
10
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +820800%
Contains more Vitamin E +11540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +4918.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
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 +820800%
Contains more Vitamin E +11540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +4918.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
:
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Water +484.6%
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3770%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 Protein +94.8%
Contains more Water +484.6%
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3770%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1359.8%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1359.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 27.55g 14.14g Beef
Fats 6.54g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 169kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 0g 10.34g Beef
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 13mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 3.04mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 14mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 259mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 352mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 54mg 68mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.097mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.009mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 25.4µg 6.3µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.25mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 7µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.07mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.49mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.57mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 0.92mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 0.69mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.2mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.61mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.75mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.25mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0.375g 0g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.595g 2.14g Paprika
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 1.695g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.453g Paprika
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
79%
Beef
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.