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Paprika vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paprika and Cashew

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 274% more than Cashew.
  • Paprika contains 32 times more Vitamin E than Cashew. While Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , Cashew contains only 0.9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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.
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Cashew
Contains more Calcium +518.9%
Contains more Iron +216.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Copper +207.9%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.655
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +518.9%
Contains more Iron +216.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Copper +207.9%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.655

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.4%
Contains more Folate +96%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.4%
Contains more Folate +96%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Water +116.2%
Contains more Other +204.7%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +240.2%
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% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Water +116.2%
Contains more Other +204.7%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +240.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1304%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 7.845
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1304%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 7.845

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains more Glucose +5160%
Contains more Fructose +13320%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +617.3%
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
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +5160%
Contains more Fructose +13320%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +617.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 14.14g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 12.89g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 53.99g 30.19g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 6.71g 0.05g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 5.91g Cashew
Fiber 34.9g 3.3g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 37mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 6.68mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 314mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 2280mg 660mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 4.33mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.713mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.59mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 6.3µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.058mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.062mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.864mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.417mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 25µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 34.1µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.49mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.92mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.69mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.2mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.75mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.25mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 2.14g 7.783g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Cashew
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
415%
Paprika
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.643g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.