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Paprika vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Paprika and Tuna different?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 271% higher.

Spices, paprika and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
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Tuna
Contains more Calcium +5625%
Contains more Iron +2197.8%
Contains more Magnesium +323.8%
Contains more Potassium +332.6%
Contains more Zinc +862.2%
Contains more Copper +1558.1%
Contains more Manganese +12130.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +1617.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +5625%
Contains more Iron +2197.8%
Contains more Magnesium +323.8%
Contains more Potassium +332.6%
Contains more Zinc +862.2%
Contains more Copper +1558.1%
Contains more Manganese +12130.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Selenium +1617.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +75675.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +9934.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +75675.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +9934.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Fats +2084.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +504.7%
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Water +513.7%
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
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2084.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +504.7%
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Water +513.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4337.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4337.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 0g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 12.89g 0.59g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 0g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 130kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0g Tuna
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 4mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.92mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 42mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 2280mg 527mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 4.33mg 0.45mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.043mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.013mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 49254IU 65IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 22µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.29mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.134mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.137mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.334mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 1.038mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 2µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.49mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.92mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.69mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.2mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.75mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.25mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.138g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.175g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Tuna
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
415%
Paprika
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.