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Paprika vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between paprika and chives

  • Paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B3, yet chives are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 898% higher.
  • Paprika contains 139 times more vitamin E than chives. Paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, while chives contain 0.21mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than chives.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Chives, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +670.3%
Contains more IronIron +1221.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +673.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +441.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1029.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +969.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1454.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +674.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1451.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +890.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6355.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +332.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1665.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1141.1%
Contains more OtherOther +674%
Contains more WaterWater +706.5%

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
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1684.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2808.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Chives
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 Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 218µg 249%
Iron 21.14mg 1.6mg 244%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.21mg 193%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.138mg 154%
Fiber 34.9g 2.5g 130%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 212.7µg 110%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.115mg 86%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 58.1mg 64%
Copper 0.713mg 0.157mg 62%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.647mg 59%
Potassium 2280mg 296mg 58%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.373mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.267g 50%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.324mg 44%
Phosphorus 314mg 58mg 37%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.56mg 34%
Magnesium 178mg 42mg 32%
Protein 14.14g 3.27g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.078mg 21%
Fats 12.89g 0.73g 19%
Carbs 53.99g 4.35g 17%
Calcium 229mg 92mg 14%
Folate 49µg 105µg 14%
Calories 282kcal 30kcal 13%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.9µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.146g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 5.2mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.095g 4%
Sodium 68mg 3mg 3%
Net carbs 19.09g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
29%
Chives

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 - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.994g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.