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Paprika vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and oranges different?

  • Paprika is higher than oranges in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 981% more than oranges.
  • Oranges have a higher glycemic index (45) than paprika (0).

Spices, paprika and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types were used in this article.

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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%
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1159.7%
Contains more IronIron +21040%
Contains more CopperCopper +1484.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +6085.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
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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%
Orange
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22290.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +904%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3468.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +513.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5811.1%
~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
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1404.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10641.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1659.1%
Contains more WaterWater +671.8%

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
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7269.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30964%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Orange DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 11µg 272%
Iron 21.14mg 0.1mg 263%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.18mg 193%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.06mg 160%
Fiber 34.9g 2.4g 130%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.04mg 92%
Copper 0.713mg 0.045mg 74%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.025mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Potassium 2280mg 181mg 62%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.282mg 61%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 53.2mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.025g 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.25mg 45%
Phosphorus 314mg 14mg 43%
Magnesium 178mg 10mg 40%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.07mg 39%
Protein 14.14g 0.94g 26%
Fats 12.89g 0.12g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.087mg 20%
Calcium 229mg 40mg 19%
Carbs 53.99g 11.75g 14%
Calories 282kcal 47kcal 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.5µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.015g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 8.4mg 8%
Folate 49µg 30µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.023g 4%
Sodium 68mg 0mg 3%
Net carbs 19.09g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 9.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.018mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.