Paprika vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between paprika and amaranth
- The amount of iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, and zinc in paprika is higher than in amaranth.
- Paprika covers your daily iron needs 238% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has 153 times less vitamin E than paprika. Paprika has 29.1mg of vitamin E, while amaranth has 0.19mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +173.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +387.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1588.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +906.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +403.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4180.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1794.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +715.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +905.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +568.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 274% | |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 2.1mg | 238% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 0.19mg | 193% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 0.113mg | 156% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 2.1g | 131% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.022mg | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 135mg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.149mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 0.235mg | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 52% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 50% | |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 0.854mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 0.86mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 65mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.015mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 148mg | 24% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 3.8g | 21% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 47mg | 18% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 1.58g | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 18.69g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 10% | |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 102kcal | 9% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 68mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 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 |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)