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Oats vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oats and paprika?

  • Oats are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Paprika has 3 times less manganese than oats. Oats have 4.916mg of manganese, while paprika has 1.59mg.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index (59) than paprika (0).

We used Oats and Spices, paprika types in this comparison.

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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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +324.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.5%
Contains more IronIron +347.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~178mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.33mg

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.
Oats
2
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +131.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +784.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +946.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1699.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +86.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -43.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats 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 Oats Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 4.72mg 21.14mg 205%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 2.141mg 156%
Manganese 4.916mg 1.59mg 145%
Fiber 10.6g 34.9g 97%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 1.23mg 84%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 10.06mg 57%
Potassium 429mg 2280mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.33mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 7.766g 35%
Phosphorus 523mg 314mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 2.51mg 23%
Calcium 54mg 229mg 18%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Copper 0.626mg 0.713mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fats 6.9g 12.89g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Protein 16.89g 14.14g 6%
Calories 389kcal 282kcal 5%
Saturated fat 1.217g 2.14g 4%
Carbs 66.27g 53.99g 4%
Sodium 2mg 68mg 3%
Zinc 3.97mg 4.33mg 3%
Folate 56µg 49µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 1.695g 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 19.09g N/A
Magnesium 177mg 178mg 0%
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
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 - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.