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Margarine vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between margarine and paprika

  • Paprika is higher than margarine in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 914% more than margarine.
  • Margarine contains 7 times more saturated fat than paprika. While margarine contains 15.189g of saturated fat, paprika contains only 2.14g.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 +5833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12566.7%
Contains more IronIron +35133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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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 Vitamin KVitamin K +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23688.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4800%
Contains more CholineCholine +315.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +526.1%
Contains more WaterWater +47%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8737.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7612.9%
Contains more OtherOther +305.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +2193.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Paprika DV% diff.
Iron 0.06mg 21.14mg 264%
Vitamin A 819µg 2463µg 183%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 2.141mg 164%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Vitamin E 9mg 29.1mg 134%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 7.766g 110%
Fats 80.71g 12.89g 104%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 1.695g 93%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 1.23mg 92%
Copper 0mg 0.713mg 79%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Potassium 18mg 2280mg 67%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 10.06mg 63%
Saturated fat 15.189g 2.14g 59%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Phosphorus 5mg 314mg 44%
Magnesium 3mg 178mg 42%
Zinc 0mg 4.33mg 39%
Protein 0.16g 14.14g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.33mg 27%
Calcium 3mg 229mg 23%
Calories 717kcal 282kcal 22%
Carbs 0.7g 53.99g 18%
Folate 1µg 49µg 12%
Selenium 0µg 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin K 93µg 80.3µg 11%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 12.4mg 51.5mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 2mg 68mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.