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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, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, and selenium.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than paprika.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

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.
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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +750.7%
Contains more IronIron +214.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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%
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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2606.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2041%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.3mg

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
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 FatsFats +187.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +630.6%
Contains more OtherOther +143.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more WaterWater +444%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Vitamin A 2463µg 91µg 264%
Manganese 1.59mg 6.8mg 227%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 21.14mg 6.72mg 180%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.1mg 157%
Selenium 6.3µg 89.6µg 151%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.149mg 63%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.42mg 62%
Potassium 2280mg 268mg 59%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.212g 44%
Magnesium 178mg 37mg 34%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.95mg 31%
Calcium 229mg 33mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Protein 14.14g 23.8g 19%
Carbs 53.99g 7.39g 16%
Zinc 4.33mg 2.67mg 15%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 13.6mg 14%
Sodium 68mg 369mg 13%
Fats 12.89g 4.48g 13%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Folate 49µg 76µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.85g 6%
Calories 282kcal 172kcal 6%
Phosphorus 314mg 285mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 1.014g 2%
Net carbs 19.09g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
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.