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Corn raw vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corn raw and paprika

  • Paprika is higher than corn raw in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 981% more than corn raw.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
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 -77.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +744.4%
Contains more IronIron +3965.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1220.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +841.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +875.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 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 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2202.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 +576.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +332.4%
Contains more FatsFats +854.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1128.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 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 -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +292.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1494.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +30.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +245.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.81g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn raw 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 Corn raw Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 9µg 2463µg 273%
Iron 0.52mg 21.14mg 258%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 2.141mg 158%
Fiber 2g 34.9g 132%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.23mg 90%
Copper 0.054mg 0.713mg 73%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 80.3µg 67%
Manganese 0.163mg 1.59mg 62%
Potassium 270mg 2280mg 59%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 10.06mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 7.766g 49%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 2.51mg 36%
Zinc 0.46mg 4.33mg 35%
Magnesium 37mg 178mg 34%
Phosphorus 89mg 314mg 32%
Calcium 2mg 229mg 23%
Protein 3.27g 14.14g 22%
Fats 1.35g 12.89g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.33mg 15%
Carbs 18.7g 53.99g 12%
Calories 86kcal 282kcal 10%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.3µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.325g 2.14g 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.9mg 7%
Fructose 1.94g 6.71g 6%
Choline 23mg 51.5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 1.695g 3%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Folate 42µg 49µg 2%
Sodium 15mg 68mg 2%
Net carbs 16.7g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 6.26g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g 0.453g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
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 - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.815g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.