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Paprika vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between paprika and peanut butter?

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, and copper than peanut butter.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 274% higher.
  • Peanut butter has 268 times less vitamin K than paprika. Paprika has 80.3µg of vitamin K, while peanut butter has 0.3µg.
  • Paprika is lower in saturated fat.
  • Peanut butter has a higher glycemic index (14) than paprika (0).

We used Spices, paprika and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +367.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +308.6%
Contains more IronIron +1114.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~335mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.665mg

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%
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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.3%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142%
Contains more WaterWater +813.8%
Contains more OtherOther +167.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.1%
Contains more FatsFats +298.4%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1430.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.4%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1923.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +5491.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1165.4%
~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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 1.74mg 243%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 9.1mg 133%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.441mg 131%
Fiber 34.9g 5g 120%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.192mg 80%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 25.941g 61%
Fats 12.89g 51.36g 59%
Potassium 2280mg 558mg 51%
Saturated fat 2.14g 10.325g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 12.535g 32%
Copper 0.713mg 0.422mg 32%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.137mg 27%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 13.112mg 19%
Calcium 229mg 49mg 18%
Zinc 4.33mg 2.51mg 17%
Protein 14.14g 22.21g 16%
Calories 282kcal 598kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.15mg 15%
Carbs 53.99g 22.31g 11%
Folate 49µg 87µg 10%
Fructose 6.71g 0.12g 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 4.1µg 4%
Manganese 1.59mg 1.665mg 3%
Phosphorus 314mg 335mg 3%
Sodium 68mg 17mg 2%
Magnesium 178mg 168mg 2%
Choline 51.5mg 63mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.557mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.