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Paprika vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and lentil different?

  • Paprika is higher than lentil in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% more than lentil.
  • Paprika contains 265 times more vitamin E than lentil. Paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, while lentil contains 0.11mg.
  • Lentil has a higher glycemic index (29) than paprika (0).

Spices, paprika and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +394.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +517.9%
Contains more IronIron +534.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%

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.
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%
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1584.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +849.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +293.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1102.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.4%
~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
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3292.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.2%
Contains more OtherOther +832.5%
Contains more WaterWater +519.6%

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2548.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4337.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Lentil
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Lentil DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 3.33mg 223%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.11mg 193%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.178mg 151%
Fiber 34.9g 7.9g 108%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.073mg 89%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.7µg 66%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.06mg 56%
Potassium 2280mg 369mg 56%
Copper 0.713mg 0.251mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.175g 51%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.494mg 48%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.638mg 37%
Magnesium 178mg 36mg 34%
Folate 49µg 181µg 33%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.27mg 28%
Calcium 229mg 19mg 21%
Phosphorus 314mg 180mg 19%
Fats 12.89g 0.38g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.169mg 13%
Carbs 53.99g 20.13g 11%
Protein 14.14g 9.02g 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.053g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 282kcal 116kcal 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.8µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.064g 4%
Choline 51.5mg 32.7mg 3%
Sodium 68mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.254mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.