Peanut vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanuts and paprika
- Peanuts are higher in copper and folate, yet paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium.
- Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than peanuts.
- Peanuts contain 5 times more folate than paprika. While peanuts contain 240µg of folate, paprika contains only 49µg.
- The glycemic index of paprika is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +249.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +811.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +515.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +282% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1341.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2463µg | 274% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 21.14mg | 207% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 2.141mg | 138% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 29.1mg | 138% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 34.9g | 106% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 1.23mg | 84% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 1.695g | 57% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 12.89g | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 7.766g | 52% |
| Folate | 240µg | 49µg | 48% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.713mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 2280mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.33mg | 26% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 14.14g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 2.14g | 19% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.59mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 2.51mg | 15% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 282kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 229mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 53.99g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 10.06mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 4.33mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 314mg | 9% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 6.3µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 51.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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193%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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