Pistachio vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pistachios and paprika different?
- Pistachios are higher in copper and vitamin B1; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 271% higher.
- Pistachios contain 3 times more vitamin B1 than paprika. While pistachios contain 0.87mg of vitamin B1, paprika contains only 0.33mg.
- Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than pistachios (28).
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Spices, paprika are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +439.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
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 | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9373.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +917.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +668.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +673.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +382.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +251.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1272.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +748.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +721.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2695.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 2463µg | 271% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 21.14mg | 215% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 29.1mg | 175% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 34.9g | 97% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 1.23mg | 82% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.713mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 10.06mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 1.695g | 54% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 12.89g | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.33mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 7.766g | 44% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 2.51mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 2280mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 2.141mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 314mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 4.33mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 2.14g | 17% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.59mg | 17% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 282kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 178mg | 14% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 14.14g | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 229mg | 12% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 53.99g | 9% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 6.71g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 68mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 6.3µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)