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Ground beef vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Paprika

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, however, Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Paprika covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 273% more than Ground beef.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.2%
Contains more Calcium +593.9%
Contains more Iron +831.3%
Contains more Magnesium +947.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +846.1%
Contains more Copper +802.5%
Contains more Manganese +17566.7%
Equal in Sodium - 68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.2%
Contains more Calcium +593.9%
Contains more Iron +831.3%
Contains more Magnesium +947.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +846.1%
Contains more Copper +802.5%
Contains more Manganese +17566.7%
Equal in Sodium - 68

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.
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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +547166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +24150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +2669%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +547166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +24150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +2669%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +19.2%
Contains more Water +419.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +223.8%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +19.2%
Contains more Water +419.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +223.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1803.4%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1803.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 23.87g 14.14g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 12.89g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 241kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 0g 10.34g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 33mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 2.27mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 17mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 166mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 241mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 73mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 5.84mg 4.33mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.009mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 19.1µg 6.3µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.12mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 7µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.07mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.49mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.57mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.92mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.69mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.2mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.61mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.75mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.25mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Paprika
Trans Fat 1.173g 0g Paprika
Saturated Fat 6.073g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 1.695g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.933g)
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?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.