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Paprika vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between paprika and biscuits

  • Paprika is richer than biscuits in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 983% higher.
  • Paprika contains 61 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Paprika contains 2.141mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits contain 0.035mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +888.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1784.3%
Contains more IronIron +629%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +701.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.5%
~equal in Calcium ~235mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +780.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6017.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.356mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +141.9%
Contains more FatsFats +26.5%
Contains more WaterWater +157.1%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +308.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 2.9mg 228%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.035mg 162%
Fiber 34.9g 1.5g 134%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.31mg 71%
Copper 0.713mg 0.082mg 70%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2280mg 121mg 64%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.378mg 53%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.285mg 45%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.949mg 44%
Magnesium 178mg 18mg 38%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.54mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.163g 24%
Selenium 6.3µg 19.5µg 24%
Sodium 68mg 580mg 22%
Phosphorus 314mg 164mg 21%
Protein 14.14g 7g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 6.93g 13%
Saturated fat 2.14g 4.324g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Fats 12.89g 16.3g 5%
Calories 282kcal 353kcal 4%
Carbs 53.99g 44.6g 3%
Folate 49µg 61µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.356mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 229mg 235mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.161mg 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 Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.184g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.