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Paprika vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between paprika and sardine?

  • Paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and manganese, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 983% higher.

We used Spices, paprika and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +356.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.3%
Contains more IronIron +624%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1372.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.5%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7596.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1182%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2988.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.6%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +79.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.1%
Contains more WaterWater +430.3%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Vitamin A 2463µg 32µg 270%
Iron 21.14mg 2.92mg 228%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 2.04mg 180%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.167mg 152%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Selenium 6.3µg 52.7µg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.227mg 77%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.6µg 65%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.108mg 64%
Copper 0.713mg 0.186mg 59%
Potassium 2280mg 397mg 55%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.642mg 37%
Magnesium 178mg 39mg 33%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 5.245mg 30%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.31mg 27%
Phosphorus 314mg 490mg 25%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.08mg 21%
Protein 14.14g 24.62g 21%
Carbs 53.99g 0g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 5.148g 17%
Calcium 229mg 382mg 15%
Sodium 68mg 307mg 10%
Folate 49µg 10µg 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 3.869g 5%
Choline 51.5mg 75mg 4%
Calories 282kcal 208kcal 4%
Saturated fat 2.14g 1.528g 3%
Fats 12.89g 11.45g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
221%
Paprika
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.