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Paprika vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Paprika and Safflower different?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 273% higher.
  • Paprika contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Safflower. While Paprika contains 10.06mg of Vitamin B3, Safflower contains only 2.284mg.

Spices, paprika and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +193.6%
Contains more Iron +331.4%
Contains more Potassium +231.9%
Contains more Magnesium +98.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +16.6%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
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 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +193.6%
Contains more Iron +331.4%
Contains more Potassium +231.9%
Contains more Magnesium +98.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +16.6%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +98408%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Folate +226.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +98408%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Folate +226.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +198.3%
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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Fats +198.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.4%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 14.14g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 12.89g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 53.99g 34.29g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 517kcal Safflower
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Safflower
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 78mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 4.9mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 314mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 2280mg 687mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 4.33mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.713mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 1.59mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 50IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 3µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.415mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.284mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 1.17mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.49mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 0.92mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.69mg 0.534mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0.75mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.25mg 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 2.14g 3.682g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 28.223g Safflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Safflower
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
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.542g)
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)
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.

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.