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Paprika vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paprika and Chard raw

  • Paprika is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Potassium, yet Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Chard raw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 625% more than Paprika.
  • Paprika contains 25 times more Vitamin B3 than Chard raw. While Paprika contains 10.06mg of Vitamin B3, Chard raw contains only 0.4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Chard, swiss, 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.
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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +349%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +501.6%
Contains more IronIron +1074.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1102.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +582.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +334.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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% 2955% 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 100% 367% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2415%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2062.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +933.6%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6345%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1343.6%
Contains more OtherOther +383.8%
Contains more WaterWater +724.4%

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4137.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10994.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Chard raw
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 Chard raw Opinion
Calories 282kcal 19kcal Paprika
Protein 14.14g 1.8g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.2g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 30mg Chard raw
Net carbs 19.09g 2.14g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 3.74g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 81mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 51mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 379mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.8mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.1g Chard raw
Fiber 34.9g 1.6g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.179mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.36mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 46mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 213mg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 6116IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 306µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.89mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.366mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.9µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.04mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.09mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.4mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.172mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.099mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 830µg Chard raw
Folate 49µg 14µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg 18mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.03g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.04g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.07g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.017mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.083mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.147mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.13mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.099mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.019mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.11mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.11mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.036mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
385%
Paprika
206%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.