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Paprika vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between paprika and chinese broccoli?

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and manganese in paprika is higher than in chinese broccoli.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 952% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 61 times less vitamin E than paprika. Paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, while chinese broccoli contains 0.48mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than chinese broccoli (32).

We used Spices, paprika and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +888.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +773.6%
Contains more IronIron +3675%
Contains more CopperCopper +1068.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1010.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +665.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +502.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +384.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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.
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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2903.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +742.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2958.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +102%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~84.8µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1140.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1690.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1317.1%
Contains more OtherOther +879.7%
Contains more WaterWater +732.2%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3290%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2253.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 82µg 265%
Iron 21.14mg 0.56mg 257%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.48mg 191%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.07mg 159%
Fiber 34.9g 2.5g 130%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.146mg 83%
Copper 0.713mg 0.061mg 72%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.437mg 60%
Potassium 2280mg 261mg 59%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.264mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.33g 50%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.159mg 47%
Phosphorus 314mg 41mg 39%
Magnesium 178mg 18mg 38%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.39mg 36%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 28.2mg 30%
Protein 14.14g 1.14g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.095mg 20%
Fats 12.89g 0.72g 19%
Carbs 53.99g 3.81g 17%
Folate 49µg 99µg 13%
Calories 282kcal 22kcal 13%
Calcium 229mg 100mg 13%
Selenium 6.3µg 1.3µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.11g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 84.8µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.05g 4%
Sodium 68mg 7mg 3%
Net carbs 19.09g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.84g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.