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Candy bar vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between candy bar and paprika

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, yet paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11605% more than paprika.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +61.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.2%
Contains more IronIron +2079.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
~equal in Copper ~0.713mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.33mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~314mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +7046.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +609.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +161.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +602.5%
Contains more OtherOther +330%
~equal in Protein ~14.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +886.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 2.141mg 11605%
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 0.97mg 21.14mg 252%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 29.1mg 167%
Fiber 4.1g 34.9g 123%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.23mg 84%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 407mg 2280mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 1.695g 38%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 2.51mg 34%
Fats 33.7g 12.89g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 7.766g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.33mg 19%
Magnesium 110mg 178mg 16%
Calcium 78mg 229mg 15%
Manganese 1.243mg 1.59mg 15%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 10.06mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.14g 12%
Calories 522kcal 282kcal 12%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Copper 0.774mg 0.713mg 7%
Folate 75µg 49µg 7%
Zinc 3.94mg 4.33mg 4%
Sodium 156mg 68mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 51.5mg 4%
Selenium 4.7µg 6.3µg 3%
Protein 15.5g 14.14g 3%
Carbs 47.4g 53.99g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Phosphorus 308mg 314mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.