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Fast food vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast food and paprika

  • Paprika is higher than fast food in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, potassium, and manganese.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 984% more than fast food.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 SeleniumSelenium +222.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +559.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1057.4%
Contains more IronIron +590.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +489.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.4%

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% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +909.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1538.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.33mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +242.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.4%
Contains more OtherOther +409.2%
~equal in Fats ~12.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +185.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +28.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +195.6%
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.
Fast food Paprika
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 9µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 3.06mg 21.14mg 226%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 29.1mg 191%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 2.141mg 148%
Fiber 1.7g 34.9g 133%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 1.23mg 67%
Copper 0.121mg 0.713mg 66%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 80.3µg 63%
Potassium 197mg 2280mg 61%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.59mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 7.766g 41%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 2.51mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Magnesium 27mg 178mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 10.06mg 28%
Phosphorus 134mg 314mg 26%
Selenium 20.3µg 6.3µg 25%
Calcium 62mg 229mg 17%
Zinc 2.52mg 4.33mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.493g 2.14g 11%
Sodium 331mg 68mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 1.695g 8%
Folate 80µg 49µg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 53.99g 7%
Fructose 2.27g 6.71g 6%
Protein 16.52g 14.14g 5%
Choline 34.4mg 51.5mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 282kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.33mg 1%
Fats 12.01g 12.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 19.09g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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