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Paprika vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and beetroot different?

  • Paprika is higher than beetroot in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 984% more than beetroot.
  • Paprika contains 728 times more vitamin E than beetroot. Paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, while beetroot contains 0.04mg.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than paprika (0).

Spices, paprika and Beets, raw types were 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.
Paprika
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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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +673.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1331.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +601.5%
Contains more IronIron +2542.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +850.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1137.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +685%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +383.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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.
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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +964.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2912%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3095.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40050%
Contains more CholineCholine +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +444.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.4%
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +778.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7482.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +464.7%
Contains more OtherOther +616.7%
Contains more WaterWater +679.2%

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5196.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12843.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Beetroot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 2µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 0.8mg 254%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.04mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.067mg 160%
Fiber 34.9g 2.8g 128%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.04mg 92%
Copper 0.713mg 0.075mg 71%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.2µg 67%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.334mg 61%
Potassium 2280mg 325mg 58%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.329mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.06g 51%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.155mg 47%
Phosphorus 314mg 40mg 39%
Magnesium 178mg 23mg 37%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.35mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.031mg 25%
Protein 14.14g 1.61g 25%
Calcium 229mg 16mg 21%
Fats 12.89g 0.17g 20%
Carbs 53.99g 9.56g 15%
Folate 49µg 109µg 15%
Calories 282kcal 43kcal 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.7µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.027g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 6mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.032g 4%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.9mg 4%
Net carbs 19.09g 6.76g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 6.76g N/A
Sodium 68mg 78mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.021mg 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 Beetroot
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%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.