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Paprika vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Paprika and Squid?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 251% more.

We used Spices, paprika and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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.
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Squid
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains more Magnesium +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +257.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Manganese +660.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +1322.2%
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains more Magnesium +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +257.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Manganese +660.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +1322.2%

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +7196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +693%
Contains more Folate +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +693%
Contains more Folate +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Fats +820.7%
Contains more Carbs +3192.1%
Contains more Other +130.4%
Contains more Protein +129.7%
Contains more Water +443.8%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +820.7%
Contains more Carbs +3192.1%
Contains more Other +130.4%
Contains more Protein +129.7%
Contains more Water +443.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +946.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2797.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +946.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2797.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Squid Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 1.64g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 32.48g Squid
Fats 12.89g 1.4g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 1.64g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 158kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Squid
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 180mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 10.84mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 60mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 2280mg 637mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 744mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 3.46mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 1.59mg 0.209mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 49254IU 675IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 203µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.017mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.189mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.27mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 24µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.49mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.92mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.69mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.2mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.75mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.25mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.162g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.268g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Squid
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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