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Paprika vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Brazil nut?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, and Copper.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3474% higher.
  • Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, paprika and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246%
Contains more IronIron +770%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30328.6%
~equal in Zinc ~4.06mg

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
10
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% 2955% 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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2019.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87%
~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.9%
Contains more WaterWater +228.7%
Contains more OtherOther +126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +420.6%
~equal in Protein ~14.32g

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1308.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +187.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 282kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.14g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 12.89g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.7mg Paprika
Net carbs 19.09g 4.24g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 11.74g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 229mg 160mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 659mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 2.43mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 34.9g 7.5g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.33mg 4.06mg Paprika
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 314mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 68mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 5.65mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.223mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.035mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.295mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.184mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.101mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 22µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg 28.8mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 16.134g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.49mg 0.365mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.518mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.69mg 0.49mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.75mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.25mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Fructose 6.71g 0g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.018g Paprika
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Brazil nut
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
385%
Paprika
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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