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Paprika vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Spinach?

  • Paprika is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Spinach is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 344% higher.
  • Spinach has 21 times less Vitamin B3 than Paprika. Paprika has 10.06mg of Vitamin B3, while Spinach has 0.49mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Paprika
10
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Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +492.2%
Contains more Magnesium +104.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.7%
Contains more Potassium +389.3%
Contains more Zinc +469.7%
Contains more Copper +309.8%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Contains more Selenium +320%
Equal in Sodium - 70
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 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +492.2%
Contains more Magnesium +104.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.7%
Contains more Potassium +389.3%
Contains more Zinc +469.7%
Contains more Copper +309.8%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Contains more Selenium +320%
Equal in Sodium - 70

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 +369.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1299%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1631%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +784.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +988.9%
Contains more Folate +198%
Contains more Vitamin K +514.7%
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 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin A +369.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1299%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1631%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +784.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +988.9%
Contains more Folate +198%
Contains more Vitamin K +514.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +376.1%
Contains more Fats +4857.7%
Contains more Carbs +1339.7%
Contains more Other +327.6%
Contains more Water +711.5%
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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +376.1%
Contains more Fats +4857.7%
Contains more Carbs +1339.7%
Contains more Other +327.6%
Contains more Water +711.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7024.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7024.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Spinach
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 1.35g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 2.97g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.26g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 3.75g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 23kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.43g Spinach
Fiber 34.9g 2.4g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 136mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 3.57mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 87mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 56mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 466mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 70mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.76mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.174mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.935mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 1.5µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 10481IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 524µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 2.08mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 9.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.095mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.236mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.49mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.145mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.242mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 80.3µg 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.04mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.127mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.152mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.231mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.182mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.055mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.134mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.168mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.066mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.006g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.109g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Spinach
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
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.