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Paprika vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Cornmeal

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Manganese in Paprika is higher than in Cornmeal.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 272% more than Cornmeal.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +7533.3%
Contains more Iron +384.9%
Contains more Magnesium +456.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.2%
Contains more Potassium +1505.6%
Contains more Zinc +556.1%
Contains more Copper +838.2%
Contains more Manganese +813.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +7533.3%
Contains more Iron +384.9%
Contains more Magnesium +456.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.2%
Contains more Potassium +1505.6%
Contains more Zinc +556.1%
Contains more Copper +838.2%
Contains more Manganese +813.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22915.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +24150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +945.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1076.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Folate +326.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +22915.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +24150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +945.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1076.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Folate +326.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +636.6%
Contains more Other +1417.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.2%
Equal in Water - 11.18
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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +636.6%
Contains more Other +1417.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.2%
Equal in Water - 11.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +334.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +334.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +19.1%
Contains more Glucose +369.6%
Contains more Fructose +3847.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +19.1%
Contains more Glucose +369.6%
Contains more Fructose +3847.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Cornmeal
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 Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 14.14g 7.11g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 1.75g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 282kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 6.71g 0.17g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 34.9g 3.9g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 3mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 4.36mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 32mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 99mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 142mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 4.33mg 0.66mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.076mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.174mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 49254IU 214IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 11µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.12mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.382mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 4.968mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.24mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.182mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.038mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.172mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.242mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.69mg 0.105mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.162mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.366mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.337mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.172mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.39g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.828g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
37%
Cornmeal

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 - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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