Paprika vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between paprika and pumpkin
- The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3 in paprika is higher than in pumpkin.
- Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 815% more than pumpkin.
- Pumpkin has 73 times less vitamin K than paprika. Paprika has 80.3µg of vitamin K, while pumpkin has 1.1µg.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin is 52, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Pumpkin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1383.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +990.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +570.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2542.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1253.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +613.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1172% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 | +478.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2645.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1018.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1576.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +742.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3409.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +528% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1314% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12790% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +730.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +867.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +714.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12938.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155220% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 21.14mg | 0.8mg | 254% |
| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 426µg | 226% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 1.06mg | 187% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 0.061mg | 160% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 0.5g | 138% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.11mg | 86% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 1.1µg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.127mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 0.125mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 0.6mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 340mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 0.005g | 52% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.298mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 12mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 44mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 0.32mg | 36% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 1g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.05mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 21mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 0.1g | 20% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 6.5g | 16% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 26kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 0.052g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 9mg | 9% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 16µg | 8% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 8.2mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 0.013g | 4% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)