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Paprika vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Tuna salad?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, while Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 271% higher.

We used Spices, paprika and Fish, tuna salad 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
Paprika
9
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +1247.1%
Contains more Iron +2014%
Contains more Magnesium +836.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +1180.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +673.2%
Contains more Copper +391.7%
Contains more Manganese +3875%
Contains more Selenium +554%
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +1247.1%
Contains more Iron +2014%
Contains more Magnesium +836.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +1180.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +673.2%
Contains more Copper +391.7%
Contains more Manganese +3875%
Contains more Selenium +554%

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
Paprika
10
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +50677.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2543.2%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Paprika
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%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50677.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2543.2%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
3
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Fats +39.2%
Contains more Carbs +473.8%
Contains more Other +263.4%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +461.9%
Paprika
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
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +39.2%
Contains more Carbs +473.8%
Contains more Other +263.4%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +461.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
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2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.3%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.3%

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 salad
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 9.41g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 12.89g 9.26g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 9.41g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 187kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Tuna salad
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 17mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 19mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 178mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 178mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 402mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.56mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.145mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.04mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 49254IU 97IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 24µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.031mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.07mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 6.7mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.26mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.081mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 8µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.49mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.92mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.69mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.2mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.75mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.25mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.122g Paprika
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 salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.