Paprika vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between paprika and candy bar
- Paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11605% more than paprika.
- The glycemic index of paprika is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Candies, peanut bar.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +61.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +460.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2079.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
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 | +609.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +778.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7046.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +602.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +330% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +886.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 153mg | 11605% |
| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 0µg | 274% |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 0.97mg | 252% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 4.1mg | 167% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 4.1g | 123% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.14mg | 84% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 0µg | 67% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 407mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 16.721g | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.83mg | 34% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 33.7g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 10.65g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 110mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 78mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 1.243mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 7.922mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 4.678g | 12% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 522kcal | 12% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.774mg | 7% |
| Folate | 49µg | 75µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 3.94mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 156mg | 4% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 29.4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 4.7µg | 3% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 15.5g | 3% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 47.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 308mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)