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Paprika vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Cocoa bean

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, yet Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa bean is 322% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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.
Paprika
Paprika
2
:
8
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +167.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +405.9%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%
Equal in Potassium - 2509
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +167.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +405.9%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%
Equal in Potassium - 2509

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
Paprika
10
:
0
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1714.4%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3245.8%
Paprika
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1714.4%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3245.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
1
:
4
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Water +316.3%
Contains more Protein +28%
Equal in Fats - 13.1
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
Equal in Other - 7.8
Paprika
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
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Water +316.3%
Contains more Protein +28%
Equal in Fats - 13.1
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
Equal in Other - 7.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
2
:
1
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1749%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1749%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 28.5g Cocoa bean
Protein 14.14g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 12.89g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 53.99g 58.3g Cocoa bean
Calories 282kcal 220kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 34.9g 29.8g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 111mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 15.52mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 314mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2280mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 68mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 4.33mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.713mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 1.59mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 6.3µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.11mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.46mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.4mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.254mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.118mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 32µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.4µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.49mg 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 0.92mg 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.69mg 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.2mg 0.187mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 0.75mg 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.25mg 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 2.14g 7.76g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.42g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Cocoa bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
415%
Paprika
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.