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Paprika vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between paprika and truffle?

  • Paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc, while truffle is higher in fiber and selenium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Truffle has 19 times less vitamin B6 than paprika. Paprika has 2.141mg of vitamin B6, while truffle has 0.112mg.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than paprika (0).

We used Spices, paprika and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.4%
Contains more IronIron +259.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +228%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1811.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1665.8%
Contains more OtherOther +250.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.2%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Truffle
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 Truffle DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 21.14mg 5.88mg 191%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.112mg 156%
Fiber 34.9g 70.1g 141%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Selenium 6.3µg 43.4µg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.183mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Potassium 2280mg 754mg 45%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.481mg 41%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.844mg 30%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.32mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.015mg 26%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 6.267mg 24%
Magnesium 178mg 83mg 23%
Phosphorus 314mg 184mg 19%
Fats 12.89g 0.73g 19%
Manganese 1.59mg 1.951mg 16%
Protein 14.14g 9.25g 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calcium 229mg 159mg 7%
Carbs 53.99g 73.01g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Folate 49µg 38µg 3%
Sodium 68mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Calories 282kcal 284kcal 0%
Net carbs 19.09g 2.91g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 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 Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.