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Paprika vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and skipjack tuna different?

  • Paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, manganese, and copper, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 984% more than skipjack tuna.

Spices, paprika and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +304.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336.8%
Contains more IronIron +1221.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +548.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8268.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13583.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +908.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +899.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more WaterWater +454.1%
~equal in Other ~8.22g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +597.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1827%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 18µg 272%
Iron 21.14mg 1.6mg 244%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.981mg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.122mg 85%
Selenium 6.3µg 46.8µg 74%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.019mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.11mg 67%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 18.756mg 54%
Potassium 2280mg 522mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.403g 49%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.485mg 41%
Magnesium 178mg 44mg 32%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.05mg 30%
Protein 14.14g 28.21g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.038mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Calcium 229mg 37mg 19%
Carbs 53.99g 0g 18%
Fats 12.89g 1.29g 18%
Folate 49µg 10µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.42g 8%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 282kcal 132kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.243g 4%
Phosphorus 314mg 285mg 4%
Sodium 68mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 19.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.