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Smoothie vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Smoothie and Paprika

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, yet Paprika is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Paprika covers your daily Iron needs 262% more than Smoothie.
  • The amount of Sugar in Smoothie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 less Sodium -57.4%
Contains more Calcium +458.5%
Contains more Iron +13993.3%
Contains more Potassium +9400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains less Sodium -57.4%
Contains more Calcium +458.5%
Contains more Iron +13993.3%
Contains more Potassium +9400%

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.
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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11972.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2511%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11972.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2511%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +703.2%
Contains more Protein +1059%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +561.6%
Contains more Other +2176.5%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 Water +703.2%
Contains more Protein +1059%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +561.6%
Contains more Other +2176.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 1.22g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 0g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 8.16g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 37kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 7.35g 10.34g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 41mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 0.15mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg Paprika
Potassium 24mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 29mg 68mg Smoothie
Zinc 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 408IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.9mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0g 2.14g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.