Nutmeg vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nutmeg and paprika
- Nutmeg has more manganese; however, paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber.
- Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 983% more than nutmeg.
- Nutmeg has 12 times more saturated fat than paprika. While nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, paprika has only 2.14g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 CopperCopper | +44% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +551.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +595.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +293.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +49160% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2057.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +674.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +485.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.2% |
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Carbs
~53.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2118.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 2463µg | 273% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 21.14mg | 226% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 29.1mg | 194% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 2.141mg | 152% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 2.14g | 108% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 1.23mg | 90% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg | 67% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 2280mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 1.59mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 34.9g | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 10.06mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 7.766g | 49% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 12.89g | 36% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.713mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.33mg | 20% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 14.14g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 314mg | 14% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 282kcal | 12% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 6.3µg | 9% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 51.5mg | 8% |
| Folate | 76µg | 49µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 229mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 1.695g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 53.99g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 10.34g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
18%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
193%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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)