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Paprika vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Paprika and Mackerel different?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Paprika.
  • Paprika is lower in Sodium.

Spices, paprika and Fish, mackerel, salted types were used in this article.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +1410%
Contains more CopperCopper +613%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1065.1%

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
10
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% 2955% 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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31272%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +929.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.3%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +94.7%
Contains more WaterWater +282.6%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +390.9%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 282kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 14.14g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 12.89g 25.1g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Net carbs 19.09g 0g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 0g Paprika
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 178mg 60mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 66mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 520mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.4mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.1mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 1.1mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 254mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 4450mg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 157IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 47µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 2.38mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.02mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.19mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.3mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.41mg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 80.3µg 7.8µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 15µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 2.14g 7.148g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 6.21g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
385%
Paprika
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 4382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.008g)
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/168149/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.