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Paprika vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Paprika and Mussels

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1000% more than Paprika.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, paprika and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +593.9%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +381.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +750.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.2%
Contains more Copper +378.5%
Contains more Manganese +327.7%
Contains more Selenium +1322.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +593.9%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +381.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +750.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.2%
Contains more Copper +378.5%
Contains more Manganese +327.7%
Contains more Selenium +1322.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16102%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2041%
Contains more Vitamin C +1411.1%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16102%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2041%
Contains more Vitamin C +1411.1%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +187.7%
Contains more Carbs +630.6%
Contains more Other +143.4%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Water +444%
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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +187.7%
Contains more Carbs +630.6%
Contains more Other +143.4%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Water +444%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +540.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +540.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 7.39g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 12.89g 4.48g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 7.39g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 172kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Mussels
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 33mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 6.72mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 37mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 285mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 268mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 369mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 2.67mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.149mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 6.3µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 49254IU 304IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 91µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.3mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.42mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.95mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.1mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.49mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.92mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.69mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.2mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.75mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.25mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 1.014g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.212g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
415%
Paprika
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.