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Chard raw vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chard raw and paprika

  • Chard raw is higher in vitamin K, yet paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 863% more than chard raw.
  • Chard raw contains 10 times more vitamin K than paprika. While chard raw contains 830µg of vitamin K, paprika contains only 80.3µg.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chard, swiss, raw 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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Paprika
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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 +119.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +349%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +501.6%
Contains more IronIron +1074.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1102.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +582.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +334.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
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 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +933.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2415%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2062.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +186.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 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 WaterWater +724.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6345%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1343.6%
Contains more OtherOther +383.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4137.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10994.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 80.3µg 625%
Iron 1.8mg 21.14mg 242%
Vitamin A 306µg 2463µg 240%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 29.1mg 181%
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 2.141mg 157%
Fiber 1.6g 34.9g 133%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 1.23mg 88%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 10.06mg 60%
Copper 0.179mg 0.713mg 59%
Potassium 379mg 2280mg 56%
Manganese 0.366mg 1.59mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 7.766g 51%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 2.51mg 47%
Phosphorus 46mg 314mg 38%
Zinc 0.36mg 4.33mg 36%
Vitamin C 30mg 0.9mg 32%
Protein 1.8g 14.14g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.33mg 24%
Magnesium 81mg 178mg 23%
Fats 0.2g 12.89g 20%
Calcium 51mg 229mg 18%
Carbs 3.74g 53.99g 17%
Calories 19kcal 282kcal 13%
Selenium 0.9µg 6.3µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.03g 2.14g 10%
Folate 14µg 49µg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 18mg 51.5mg 6%
Sodium 213mg 68mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 1.695g 4%
Net carbs 2.14g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 1.1g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 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
Chard raw 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
185%
Chard raw
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.