Chili powder spice vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chili powder spice and Paprika?
- Chili powder spice is higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Calcium, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
- Chili powder spice's daily need coverage for Sodium is 122% more.
- Paprika contains 3 times less Selenium than Chili powder spice. Chili powder spice contains 20.4µg of Selenium, while Paprika contains 6.3µg.
- Paprika has less Sodium.
We used Spices, chili powder 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.14g
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Fats
~12.89g
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Carbs
~53.99g
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Water
~11.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.006 g
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 | +89.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~7.766g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.76 g
Glucose:
2.14 g
Fructose:
4.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +22.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +56.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Sucrose
~0.81g
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Lactose
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 282kcal | |
| Protein | 13.46g | 14.14g |
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| Fats | 14.28g | 12.89g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.9g | 19.09g |
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| Carbs | 49.7g | 53.99g |
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| Magnesium | 149mg | 178mg |
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| Calcium | 330mg | 229mg |
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| Potassium | 1950mg | 2280mg |
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| Iron | 17.3mg | 21.14mg |
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| Sugar | 7.19g | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 34.8g | 34.9g |
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| Copper | 1mg | 0.713mg |
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| Zinc | 4.3mg | 4.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 300mg | 314mg |
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| Sodium | 2867mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29650IU | 49254IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1483µg | 2463µg |
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| Vitamin E | 38.14mg | 29.1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.7mg | 1.59mg |
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| Selenium | 20.4µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 1.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 11.6mg | 10.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.888mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.094mg | 2.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 105.7µg | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 49µg |
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| Choline | 66.5mg | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.462g | 2.14g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.211g | 1.695g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.006g | 7.766g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.49mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.57mg |
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| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.92mg |
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| Lysine | 0.36mg | 0.69mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.37mg | 0.61mg |
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| Valine | 0.54mg | 0.75mg |
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| Histidine | 0.18mg | 0.25mg |
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| Fructose | 4.29g | 6.71g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.519g | 0.453g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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
300%
385%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
193%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 2799mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili powder spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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