Paprika vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between paprika and onion powder
- Paprika is richer than onion powder in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
- Paprika contains 108 times more vitamin E than onion powder. Paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, while onion powder contains 0.27mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Spices, onion powder.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3034% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1858.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1139.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.766 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.219 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.31 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +739.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2405.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.87 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.36 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +260.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +301.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +377.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +89.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 0µg | 274% |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 3.9mg | 216% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 0.27mg | 192% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 0.718mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.08mg | 88% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 15.2g | 79% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 4.1µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 0.321mg | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 0.31g | 50% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 985mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.732mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 23.4mg | 25% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 1.04g | 18% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 384mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 113mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 14.3µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.59mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 1.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.457mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 0.219g | 9% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 79.12g | 8% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 10.41g | 7% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 1.67g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 0.202g | 4% |
| Folate | 49µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 341kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 4.05mg | 3% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 322mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 63.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 6.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 68mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
113%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder 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 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.