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Garlic vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between garlic and paprika

  • Garlic has less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper than paprika.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% more than garlic.
  • The glycemic index of garlic is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Garlic, 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.
Garlic
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
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 -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +612%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +468.6%
Contains more IronIron +1143.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.2%
~equal in Manganese ~1.59mg

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.
Garlic
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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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
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% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1018.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +122%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
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6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +421.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2478%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +416%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
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26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 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 -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15309.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3018.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic 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 Garlic Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 1.7mg 21.14mg 243%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 29.1mg 193%
Fiber 2.1g 34.9g 131%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 1.23mg 86%
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 2.141mg 70%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 80.3µg 66%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 10.06mg 59%
Potassium 401mg 2280mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 7.766g 50%
Copper 0.299mg 0.713mg 46%
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 2.51mg 38%
Magnesium 25mg 178mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0.9mg 34%
Zinc 1.16mg 4.33mg 29%
Phosphorus 153mg 314mg 23%
Fats 0.5g 12.89g 19%
Protein 6.36g 14.14g 16%
Selenium 14.2µg 6.3µg 14%
Folate 3µg 49µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.33mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.089g 2.14g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 149kcal 282kcal 7%
Carbs 33.06g 53.99g 7%
Choline 23.2mg 51.5mg 5%
Calcium 181mg 229mg 5%
Manganese 1.672mg 1.59mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 17mg 68mg 2%
Net carbs 30.96g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 1g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.308mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.273mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
41%
Garlic
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
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 - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.