Paprika vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Paprika and Chili powder spice?
- Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Chili powder spice is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Calcium.
- Chili powder spice's daily need coverage for Sodium is 122% more.
- Chili powder spice contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Paprika. Paprika contains 2.51mg of Vitamin B5, while Chili powder spice contains 0.888mg.
- Paprika has less Sodium.
We used Spices, paprika and Spices, chili powder types 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.
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Iron
+22.2%
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Magnesium
+19.5%
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Potassium
+16.9%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Calcium
+44.1%
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Copper
+40.3%
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Selenium
+223.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 300
Equal in Zinc - 4.3
Equal in Manganese - 1.7
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Iron
+22.2%
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Magnesium
+19.5%
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Potassium
+16.9%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Calcium
+44.1%
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Copper
+40.3%
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Selenium
+223.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 300
Equal in Zinc - 4.3
Equal in Manganese - 1.7
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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Vitamin A
+66.1%
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Vitamin C
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+32%
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Vitamin B2
+30.9%
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Vitamin B5
+182.7%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin E
+31.1%
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Vitamin B3
+15.3%
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Vitamin K
+31.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 2.094
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Vitamin A
+66.1%
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Vitamin C
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+32%
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Vitamin B2
+30.9%
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Vitamin B5
+182.7%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin E
+31.1%
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Vitamin B3
+15.3%
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Vitamin K
+31.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 2.094
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.8%
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Other
+52.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.46
Equal in Carbs - 49.7
Equal in Water - 10.75
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
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7.74 g
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
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Fats
+10.8%
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Other
+52.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.46
Equal in Carbs - 49.7
Equal in Water - 10.75
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.006
Saturated Fat:
2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.766 g
Saturated Fat:
2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.006 g
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Saturated Fat
-13.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.006
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+22.9%
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Fructose
+56.4%
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Galactose
+∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.76
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
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0 g
Sucrose:
0.76 g
Glucose:
2.14 g
Fructose:
4.29 g
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0 g
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0 g
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Glucose
+22.9%
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Fructose
+56.4%
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Galactose
+∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.76
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 19.09g | 14.9g |
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Protein | 14.14g | 13.46g |
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Fats | 12.89g | 14.28g |
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Carbs | 53.99g | 49.7g |
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Calories | 282kcal | 282kcal | |
Fructose | 6.71g | 4.29g |
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Sugar | 10.34g | 7.19g |
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Fiber | 34.9g | 34.8g |
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Calcium | 229mg | 330mg |
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Iron | 21.14mg | 17.3mg |
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Magnesium | 178mg | 149mg |
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Phosphorus | 314mg | 300mg |
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Potassium | 2280mg | 1950mg |
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Sodium | 68mg | 2867mg |
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Zinc | 4.33mg | 4.3mg |
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Copper | 0.713mg | 1mg |
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Manganese | 1.59mg | 1.7mg |
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Selenium | 6.3µg | 20.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 49254IU | 29650IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2463µg | 1483µg |
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Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 38.14mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.94mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 11.6mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.888mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 2.094mg |
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Folate | 49µg | 28µg |
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Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 105.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | |
Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.27mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.39mg |
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Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.63mg |
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Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.36mg |
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Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.13mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.37mg |
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Valine | 0.75mg | 0.54mg |
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Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.18mg |
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Saturated Fat | 2.14g | 2.462g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.695g | 3.211g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 8.006g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.014g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | 0.519g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%

231%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 2799mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chili powder spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.