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Paprika vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between paprika and heart of palm

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, magnesium, and phosphorus in paprika is higher than in heart of palm.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 984% more than heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more IronIron +1150.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.644mg

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 27% 1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +788.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +423.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6345%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.8%
Contains more OtherOther +288.9%
Contains more WaterWater +518.3%

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
33% 4% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8625.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Heart of palm DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 3µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 1.69mg 243%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.5mg 191%
Fiber 34.9g 1.5g 134%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.81mg 102%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.18mg 81%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.9mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.089g 51%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Magnesium 178mg 10mg 40%
Phosphorus 314mg 140mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.05mg 23%
Protein 14.14g 2.7g 23%
Calcium 229mg 18mg 21%
Fats 12.89g 0.2g 20%
Potassium 2280mg 1806mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.046g 10%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.7µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 53.99g 25.61g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 282kcal 115kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8mg 8%
Copper 0.713mg 0.644mg 8%
Folate 49µg 24µg 6%
Zinc 4.33mg 3.73mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.005g 4%
Sodium 68mg 14mg 2%
Net carbs 19.09g 24.11g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 17.16g 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 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Heart of palm
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
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.