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Paprika vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between paprika and quince

  • Paprika is richer than quince in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 984% higher.
  • Paprika contains 54 times more vitamin B6 than quince. Paprika contains 2.141mg of vitamin B6, while quince contains 0.04mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than quince.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Quinces, 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%
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1981.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1057.4%
Contains more IronIron +2920%
Contains more CopperCopper +448.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1747.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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%
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4930%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2998.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5252.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3435%
Contains more FatsFats +12790%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1835%
Contains more WaterWater +645.6%

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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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4608.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15432%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Quince DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 2µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 0.7mg 256%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.04mg 162%
Fiber 34.9g 1.9g 132%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.03mg 92%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.13mg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.2mg 62%
Potassium 2280mg 197mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.05g 51%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.081mg 49%
Phosphorus 314mg 17mg 42%
Magnesium 178mg 8mg 40%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.04mg 39%
Protein 14.14g 0.4g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.02mg 26%
Calcium 229mg 11mg 22%
Fats 12.89g 0.1g 20%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 15mg 16%
Carbs 53.99g 15.3g 13%
Folate 49µg 3µg 12%
Calories 282kcal 57kcal 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.6µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.01g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.036g 4%
Sodium 68mg 4mg 3%
Net carbs 19.09g 13.4g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.