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Paprika vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Meatball

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Potassium, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 274% more than Meatball.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Meatballs, meatless.

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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.
Paprika
Paprika
9
:
1
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Calcium +816%
Contains more Iron +878.7%
Contains more Magnesium +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 344
Equal in Copper - 0.706
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +816%
Contains more Iron +878.7%
Contains more Magnesium +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 344
Equal in Copper - 0.706

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
Paprika
8
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1582.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +970.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.2%
Contains more Folate +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Paprika
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1582.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +970.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.2%
Contains more Folate +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +574.9%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +416%
Paprika
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
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +574.9%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +416%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 3.4g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 21g Meatball
Fats 12.89g 9g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 8g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 197kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 34.9g 4.6g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 25mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 2.16mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 18mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 2280mg 180mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 550mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 1.8mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.706mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.8µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.73mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.213mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.2mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 2.14g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.666g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
415%
Paprika
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.715g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.