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Paprika vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paprika and peanuts

  • Paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium, yet peanuts are higher in copper and folate.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 274% more than peanuts.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.4%
Contains more IronIron +361.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg

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.
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%
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +515.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52.5mg

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
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.7%
Contains more WaterWater +72.9%
Contains more OtherOther +232.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.5%
Contains more FatsFats +282%

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
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1341.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 4.58mg 207%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.348mg 138%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 8.33mg 138%
Fiber 34.9g 8.5g 106%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.135mg 84%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 24.426g 57%
Fats 12.89g 49.24g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 15.558g 52%
Folate 49µg 240µg 48%
Copper 0.713mg 1.144mg 48%
Potassium 2280mg 705mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.64mg 26%
Protein 14.14g 25.8g 23%
Saturated fat 2.14g 6.279g 19%
Manganese 1.59mg 1.934mg 15%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.767mg 15%
Calories 282kcal 567kcal 14%
Calcium 229mg 92mg 14%
Carbs 53.99g 16.13g 13%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 12.066mg 13%
Zinc 4.33mg 3.27mg 10%
Phosphorus 314mg 376mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 7.2µg 2%
Magnesium 178mg 168mg 2%
Sodium 68mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 4.72g N/A
Choline 51.5mg 52.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.652mg 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 Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.