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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, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 ZincZinc +34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +947.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +846.1%
Contains more IronIron +831.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +802.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17566.7%
~equal in Sodium ~68mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +588.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2669%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +419.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +223.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 +332%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 3µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 2.27mg 21.14mg 236%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 2.141mg 141%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.23mg 81%
Copper 0.079mg 0.713mg 70%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 80.3µg 65%
Potassium 241mg 2280mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 7.766g 49%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 2.51mg 40%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 10.06mg 38%
Magnesium 17mg 178mg 38%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 19.1µg 6.3µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.33mg 23%
Phosphorus 166mg 314mg 21%
Calcium 33mg 229mg 20%
Protein 23.87g 14.14g 19%
Saturated fat 6.073g 2.14g 18%
Carbs 0g 53.99g 18%
Zinc 5.84mg 4.33mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 1.695g 14%
Folate 7µg 49µg 11%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 73.2mg 51.5mg 4%
Fats 15.37g 12.89g 4%
Calories 241kcal 282kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.09g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 73mg 68mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.