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Paprika vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Chocolate

  • The amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Potassium in Paprika is higher than in Chocolate.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A needs 273% more than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate has 54 times less Vitamin E than Paprika. Paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E, while Chocolate has 0.54mg.
  • Paprika contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.9%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%

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.
Paprika
11
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% 2955% 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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98408%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2360%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +745.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4997.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +891.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1058.8%
Contains more OtherOther +355.3%
Contains more FatsFats +142.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +611.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +462.8%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5609.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Chocolate Opinion
Calories 282kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 14.14g 4.88g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 19.09g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 53.99g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 146mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 56mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 559mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 8.02mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 47.9g Paprika
Fiber 34.9g 7g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.33mg 2.01mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 206mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 49254IU 50IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 2µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.54mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.419mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.025mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.05mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.725mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.297mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.042mg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 80.3µg 8.1µg Paprika
Folate 49µg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 18.519g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.092g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g 0g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.085g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Chocolate
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
385%
Paprika
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.