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Paprika vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paprika and fast food

  • Paprika is higher than fast food in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, potassium, and manganese.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 984% more than fast food.
  • Paprika contains 77 times more vitamin E than fast food. While paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, fast food contains only 0.38mg.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +559.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1057.4%
Contains more IronIron +590.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +489.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%

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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +909.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1538.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.317mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.4%
Contains more OtherOther +409.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +242.1%
~equal in Fats ~12.01g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.3%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +28.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +195.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 9µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 3.06mg 226%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.38mg 191%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.212mg 148%
Fiber 34.9g 1.7g 133%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.363mg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.121mg 66%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 4.9µg 63%
Potassium 2280mg 197mg 61%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.357mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.68g 41%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.53mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Magnesium 178mg 27mg 36%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 5.617mg 28%
Phosphorus 314mg 134mg 26%
Selenium 6.3µg 20.3µg 25%
Calcium 229mg 62mg 17%
Zinc 4.33mg 2.52mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.14g 4.493g 11%
Sodium 68mg 331mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4.835g 8%
Folate 49µg 80µg 8%
Carbs 53.99g 31.5g 7%
Fructose 6.71g 2.27g 6%
Protein 14.14g 16.52g 5%
Choline 51.5mg 34.4mg 3%
Calories 282kcal 297kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.317mg 1%
Fats 12.89g 12.01g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 10.34g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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