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Lime vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lime and paprika?

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium in paprika is higher than in lime.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 984% more.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than lime (32).

We used Limes, raw and Spices, paprika types in this article.

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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.
Lime
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
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 -97.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2135.3%
Contains more IronIron +3423.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +996.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3836.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1644.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1475%

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.
Lime
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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 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
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 +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4930%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1056.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4879.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +909.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 +685.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1920%
Contains more FatsFats +6345%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +412.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2480%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8821.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14020%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime 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 Lime Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 0.6mg 21.14mg 257%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 2.141mg 161%
Fiber 2.8g 34.9g 128%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1.23mg 93%
Copper 0.065mg 0.713mg 72%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 80.3µg 66%
Potassium 102mg 2280mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 10.06mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 7.766g 51%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 2.51mg 46%
Phosphorus 18mg 314mg 42%
Magnesium 6mg 178mg 41%
Zinc 0.11mg 4.33mg 38%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0.9mg 31%
Protein 0.7g 14.14g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.33mg 25%
Calcium 33mg 229mg 20%
Fats 0.2g 12.89g 20%
Carbs 10.54g 53.99g 14%
Calories 30kcal 282kcal 13%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.3µg 11%
Folate 8µg 49µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.022g 2.14g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 5.1mg 51.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 2mg 68mg 3%
Net carbs 7.74g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 1.69g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 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
Lime 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
12%
Lime
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.