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, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, chili powder spice is richer in vitamin E, copper, selenium, vitamin K, and calcium.
- Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 392% 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.6% |
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Protein
~13.46g
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Carbs
~49.7g
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Water
~10.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.766 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.006 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~8.006g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.76 g
Glucose:
2.14 g
Fructose:
4.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +22.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +56.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.76g
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 68mg | 2867mg | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 1483µg | 109% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 38.14mg | 60% |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 17.3mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.888mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 1mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 20.4µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.94mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 105.7µg | 21% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 1950mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 330mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 11.6mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 149mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 1.7mg | 5% |
| Folate | 49µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 2.094mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 3.211g | 4% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 66.5mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 4.29g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 300mg | 2% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 14.28g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 8.006g | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 49.7g | 1% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 13.46g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 2.462g | 1% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 282kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 14.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 7.19g | N/A |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 34.8g | 0% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 4.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | 0.519g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
201%
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 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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