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Cornmeal vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cornmeal and paprika

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B2, potassium, and manganese in paprika is higher than in cornmeal.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 981% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +456.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1505.6%
Contains more IronIron +384.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +838.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +813.8%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22290.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +945.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1076.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +498.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 CarbsCarbs +47.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.9%
Contains more FatsFats +636.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1417.6%
~equal in Water ~11.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +334.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +837.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +19.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +369.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3847.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 11µg 2463µg 272%
Iron 4.36mg 21.14mg 210%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 2.141mg 151%
Fiber 3.9g 34.9g 124%
Copper 0.076mg 0.713mg 71%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 1.23mg 65%
Potassium 142mg 2280mg 63%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.59mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 7.766g 46%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 2.51mg 45%
Folate 209µg 49µg 40%
Magnesium 32mg 178mg 35%
Zinc 0.66mg 4.33mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 10.06mg 32%
Phosphorus 99mg 314mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Calcium 3mg 229mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.33mg 18%
Fats 1.75g 12.89g 17%
Protein 7.11g 14.14g 14%
Saturated fat 0.22g 2.14g 9%
Choline 8.6mg 51.5mg 8%
Selenium 10.5µg 6.3µg 8%
Carbs 79.45g 53.99g 8%
Fructose 0.17g 6.71g 8%
Calories 370kcal 282kcal 4%
Sodium 7mg 68mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1.695g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 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
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.