Paprika vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between paprika and curry powder
- Paprika has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium; however, curry powder is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, and calcium.
- Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% more than curry powder.
- Paprika has 20 times more vitamin B6 than curry powder. While paprika has 2.141mg of vitamin B6, curry powder has only 0.105mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, paprika and Spices, curry powder.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +94.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +539.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +246200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +515% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1939% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
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Protein
~14.29g
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Fats
~14.01g
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Carbs
~55.83g
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Other
~7.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.766 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +418.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.21 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +130.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +749.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +10.5% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.59mg | 8.3mg | 292% |
| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 1µg | 274% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 0.105mg | 157% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.2mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 53.2g | 73% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 40.3µg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 1.2mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 3.26mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 1170mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 3.056g | 31% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 525mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 1.07mg | 29% |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 19.1mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 25.24mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 255mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 8.782g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 99.8µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 367mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 0.79g | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 4.7mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 1.648g | 2% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 64.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 49µg | 56µg | 2% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 325kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 14.01g | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 55.83g | 1% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 14.29g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | 0.255g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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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%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.492g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)