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Paprika vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and apricots different?

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium than apricots.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 960% higher.
  • Paprika contains 54 times more iron than apricots. While paprika contains 21.14mg of iron, apricots contain only 0.39mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than apricots (34).

Spices, paprika and Apricots, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1661.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780.3%
Contains more IronIron +5320.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +814.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2065%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1265.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1964.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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
10
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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2465.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1576.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +945.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3864.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1739.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1011.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +910%
Contains more FatsFats +3205.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.5%
Contains more OtherOther +945.9%
Contains more WaterWater +668.2%

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
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +897.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9985.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +613.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +624.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~2.37g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Apricot
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 Paprika Apricot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 96µg 263%
Iron 21.14mg 0.39mg 259%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.89mg 188%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.054mg 161%
Fiber 34.9g 2g 132%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.04mg 92%
Copper 0.713mg 0.078mg 71%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.077mg 66%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 3.3µg 64%
Potassium 2280mg 259mg 59%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.6mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.077g 51%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.24mg 45%
Phosphorus 314mg 23mg 42%
Magnesium 178mg 10mg 40%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.2mg 38%
Protein 14.14g 1.4g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.03mg 25%
Calcium 229mg 13mg 22%
Fats 12.89g 0.39g 19%
Carbs 53.99g 11.12g 14%
Calories 282kcal 48kcal 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.1µg 11%
Folate 49µg 9µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.027g 10%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 10mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 2.8mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 0.94g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.17g 4%
Sodium 68mg 1mg 3%
Net carbs 19.09g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 9.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Apricot
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
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
10%
Apricot

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 - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.