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Cheese vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese and Paprika?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Potassium in Paprika is higher than in Cheese.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Iron is 263% more.
  • Paprika contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Cheese. Cheese contains 18.867g of Saturated Fat, while Paprika contains 2.14g.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Spices, paprika types 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.
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 CalciumCalcium +210%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +352.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +559.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2900%
Contains more IronIron +15000%
Contains more CopperCopper +2276.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5788.9%

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.
Cheese
2
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Paprika
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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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3865.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3998.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16950.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3143.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3245.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +212.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +61.7%
Contains more FatsFats +158.4%
Contains more WaterWater +229.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1647.2%
Contains more OtherOther +108.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +445.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +911.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +90%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Cheese Paprika
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Paprika Opinion
Calories 404kcal 282kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 14.14g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 12.89g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 3.09g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 3.09g 53.99g Paprika
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 710mg 229mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 0.14mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 0.48g 10.34g Cheese
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.03mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 3.64mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 455mg 314mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 68mg Paprika
Vitamin A 1242IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.71mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 28.5µg 6.3µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 27µg 49µg Paprika
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Paprika
Choline 16.5mg 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.695g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.07mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.49mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.57mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.92mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.69mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.2mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.61mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.75mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.25mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.727g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.