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Paprika vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between paprika and American cheese

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, and copper, while American cheese has more calcium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 966% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in paprika is lower.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1627.3%
Contains more IronIron +3255.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1450%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3778%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.6%

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.
Paprika
11
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%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +885.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3864.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2988.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1359.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +252.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +72.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika American cheese DV% diff.
Iron 21.14mg 0.63mg 256%
Vitamin A 2463µg 250µg 246%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.8mg 189%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.054mg 161%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Calcium 229mg 1045mg 82%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.234mg 77%
Copper 0.713mg 0.046mg 74%
Saturated fat 2.14g 18.057g 72%
Sodium 68mg 1671mg 70%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.041mg 67%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.6µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Potassium 2280mg 132mg 63%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.076mg 62%
Phosphorus 314mg 641mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.286g 43%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.403mg 42%
Magnesium 178mg 26mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Fats 12.89g 31.79g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.015mg 26%
Selenium 6.3µg 20.2µg 25%
Zinc 4.33mg 2.49mg 17%
Carbs 53.99g 3.7g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 8.236g 16%
Folate 49µg 8µg 10%
Fructose 6.71g 0g 8%
Protein 14.14g 18.13g 8%
Calories 282kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 51.5mg 36.2mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika American cheese
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
221%
Paprika
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1603mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.917g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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