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Paprika vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paprika and Mackerel

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Paprika.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +1426.7%
Contains more Iron +1246.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +658.5%
Contains more Manganese +7850%
Contains more Selenium +719%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +1426.7%
Contains more Iron +1246.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +658.5%
Contains more Manganese +7850%
Contains more Selenium +719%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +27263.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.4%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27263.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.4%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Water +373.9%
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Water +373.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.3%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 0g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 12.89g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 53.99g 0g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 262kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 15mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.57mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 97mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 278mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 401mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 83mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.94mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.094mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.02mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 49254IU 180IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 54µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.159mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.412mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 6.85mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.99mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.46mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 2µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.49mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.92mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.69mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.2mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.75mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.25mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 4.176g Paprika
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.3g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.