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Paprika vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between paprika and sun-dried tomato

  • Paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 959% higher.
  • Paprika contains 8 times more iron than sun-dried tomato. Paprika contains 21.14mg of iron, while sun-dried tomato contains 2.68mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than sun-dried tomato.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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
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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +688.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +455.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3748.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +571.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11211.1%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.4%
Contains more OtherOther +109.2%
Contains more WaterWater +378.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.08g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +411.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Sun-dried tomato
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 Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 64µg 267%
Iron 21.14mg 2.68mg 231%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.319mg 140%
Fiber 34.9g 5.8g 116%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 101.8mg 112%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.383mg 65%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.466mg 49%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.479mg 41%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.63mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 2.06g 38%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.78mg 32%
Copper 0.713mg 0.473mg 27%
Phosphorus 314mg 139mg 25%
Magnesium 178mg 81mg 23%
Potassium 2280mg 1565mg 21%
Protein 14.14g 5.06g 18%
Calcium 229mg 47mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 8.663g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.193mg 11%
Carbs 53.99g 23.33g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Sodium 68mg 266mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Folate 49µg 23µg 7%
Selenium 6.3µg 3µg 6%
Calories 282kcal 213kcal 3%
Fats 12.89g 14.08g 2%
Saturated fat 2.14g 1.893g 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.077mg 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 Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.