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Paprika vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paprika and shallot

  • Paprika is higher than shallot in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than shallot.
  • Paprika contains 728 times more vitamin E than shallot. While paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, shallot contains only 0.04mg.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Shallots, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +747.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +582.6%
Contains more IronIron +1661.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +710.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +982.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +423.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +444.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%

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%
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4930%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9937.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +788.9%
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12790%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.4%
Contains more OtherOther +867.5%
Contains more WaterWater +610%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12007.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19812.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Shallot
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 Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 1.2mg 249%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.04mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.345mg 138%
Fiber 34.9g 3.2g 127%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.02mg 93%
Copper 0.713mg 0.088mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg 66%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.2mg 62%
Potassium 2280mg 334mg 57%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.292mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.039g 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.29mg 44%
Magnesium 178mg 21mg 37%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.4mg 36%
Phosphorus 314mg 60mg 36%
Protein 14.14g 2.5g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.06mg 23%
Fats 12.89g 0.1g 20%
Calcium 229mg 37mg 19%
Carbs 53.99g 16.8g 12%
Calories 282kcal 72kcal 11%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.017g 10%
Selenium 6.3µg 1.2µg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8mg 8%
Choline 51.5mg 11.3mg 7%
Folate 49µg 34µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.014g 4%
Sodium 68mg 12mg 2%
Net carbs 19.09g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 7.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.043mg 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 Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.