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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.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 982% more than mackerel.
  • 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
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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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5140.4%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Vitamin A 2463µg 47µg 268%
Iron 21.14mg 1.4mg 247%
Sodium 68mg 4450mg 191%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 2.38mg 178%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.41mg 133%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Selenium 6.3µg 73.4µg 122%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.19mg 80%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Copper 0.713mg 0.1mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 7.8µg 60%
Potassium 2280mg 520mg 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.3mg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.1mg 29%
Magnesium 178mg 60mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.02mg 26%
Saturated fat 2.14g 7.148g 23%
Fats 12.89g 25.1g 19%
Carbs 53.99g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 8.32g 17%
Calcium 229mg 66mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 6.21g 10%
Folate 49µg 15µg 9%
Phosphorus 314mg 254mg 9%
Protein 14.14g 18.5g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 101.6mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 282kcal 305kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

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
221%
Paprika
172%
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.