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Paprika vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between paprika and cocoa solids

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin K; however, cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% more than cocoa solids.
  • Paprika has 291 times more vitamin E than cocoa solids. While paprika has 29.1mg of vitamin E, cocoa solids have only 0.1mg.
  • The glycemic index of cocoa solids is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, paprika and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +52.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%

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% 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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1714.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.2%
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +274.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
~equal in Fats ~13.7g
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1665%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.6%

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 solids
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.713mg 3.788mg 342%
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.118mg 156%
Manganese 1.59mg 3.837mg 98%
Iron 21.14mg 13.86mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.241mg 76%
Magnesium 178mg 499mg 76%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.5µg 65%
Phosphorus 314mg 734mg 60%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.44g 49%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.185mg 49%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.254mg 45%
Saturated fat 2.14g 8.07g 27%
Zinc 4.33mg 6.81mg 23%
Potassium 2280mg 1524mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.078mg 21%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.3µg 15%
Protein 14.14g 19.6g 11%
Calcium 229mg 128mg 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Fiber 34.9g 37g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4.57g 7%
Choline 51.5mg 12mg 7%
Folate 49µg 32µg 4%
Calories 282kcal 228kcal 3%
Sodium 68mg 21mg 2%
Carbs 53.99g 57.9g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Fats 12.89g 13.7g 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.339mg 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 Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.