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Paprika vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Nachos?

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Nachos.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 273% higher.
  • Nachos have 28 times less Iron than Paprika. Paprika has 21.14mg of Iron, while Nachos have 0.75mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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.
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Nachos
Contains more Calcium +263.5%
Contains more Iron +2718.7%
Contains more Magnesium +323.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +529.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +403.5%
Contains more Copper +1014.1%
Contains more Manganese +750.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +263.5%
Contains more Iron +2718.7%
Contains more Magnesium +323.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +529.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +403.5%
Contains more Copper +1014.1%
Contains more Manganese +750.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +234442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +613.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +895.8%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +234442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +613.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +895.8%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains more Protein +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Other +313.9%
Contains more Fats +66.8%
Contains more Water +232.7%
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
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Other +313.9%
Contains more Fats +66.8%
Contains more Water +232.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +727.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +727.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains more Sucrose +52.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +52.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 14.14g 4.32g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 53.99g 34.91g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 6.71g 0g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 34.9g 3.2g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 63mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.75mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 42mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 198mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 362mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 313mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.86mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.064mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.187mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 49254IU 21IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 5µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 4.08mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.123mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.133mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.63mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.38mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.215mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 10µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 80.3µg 19.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.042mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.156mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.187mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.521mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.156mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.094mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.229mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.25mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.135mg Paprika
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 2.173g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 5.04g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.