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Paprika vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and chicken fingers different?

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium than chicken fingers.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
  • Paprika contains 29 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While paprika contains 34.9g of fiber, chicken fingers contain only 1.2g.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken fingers (46).

Spices, paprika and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties 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.
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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +535.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +511.3%
Contains more IronIron +2795.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +597.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%

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.
Paprika
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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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +818%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +587.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +903.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more WaterWater +314.9%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +102.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Chicken fingers
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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 3µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 0.73mg 255%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 3.17mg 173%
Fiber 34.9g 1.2g 135%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.426mg 132%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.179mg 81%
Copper 0.713mg 0.069mg 72%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 8µg 60%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.228mg 59%
Potassium 2280mg 373mg 56%
Magnesium 178mg 28mg 36%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.71mg 33%
Sodium 68mg 769mg 30%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.244mg 25%
Calcium 229mg 17mg 21%
Selenium 6.3µg 17.5µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.11mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 5.783g 13%
Carbs 53.99g 17.25g 12%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 8.217mg 12%
Protein 14.14g 19.22g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4.83g 8%
Folate 49µg 19µg 8%
Fructose 6.71g 0g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Phosphorus 314mg 282mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.14g 2.493g 2%
Fats 12.89g 13.95g 2%
Choline 51.5mg 43.7mg 1%
Calories 282kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 19.09g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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