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Paprika vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Paprika and Pasta

  • Pasta has less Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 273% more.
  • Paprika has 95 times more Potassium than Pasta. Paprika has 2280mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, paprika and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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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Pasta
Contains more Calcium +3716.7%
Contains more Iron +1754.4%
Contains more Magnesium +888.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.4%
Contains more Potassium +9400%
Contains more Zinc +673.2%
Contains more Copper +666.7%
Contains more Manganese +609.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3716.7%
Contains more Iron +1754.4%
Contains more Magnesium +888.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.4%
Contains more Potassium +9400%
Contains more Zinc +673.2%
Contains more Copper +666.7%
Contains more Manganese +609.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%

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
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +246170%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +914.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6197.1%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +246170%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +914.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6197.1%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Fats +1127.6%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Contains more Other +2396.8%
Contains more Water +510%
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Fats +1127.6%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Contains more Other +2396.8%
Contains more Water +510%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1266.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1710.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1266.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1710.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 14.14g 5.15g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 1.05g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 24.93g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 131kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Pasta
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 6mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 18mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 63mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 24mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 4.33mg 0.56mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.093mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.224mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 20IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 6µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.209mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.15mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.992mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.183mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.034mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.065mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.134mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.197mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.348mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.097mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.079mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.247mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.217mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.103mg Paprika
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.124g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.429g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.