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Paprika vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paprika and waffle

  • Paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, potassium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet waffle is higher in selenium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 981% more than waffle.
  • Paprika contains 38 times more vitamin B6 than waffle. While paprika contains 2.141mg of vitamin B6, waffle contains only 0.056mg.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +836.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1334%
Contains more IronIron +815.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +536.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3689.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3723.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +149.7%
Contains more WaterWater +273.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.1g

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 65µg 266%
Iron 21.14mg 2.31mg 235%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.056mg 160%
Fiber 34.9g 140%
Selenium 6.3µg 46.2µg 73%
Copper 0.713mg 0.062mg 72%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.347mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2280mg 159mg 62%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.265mg 58%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.073mg 50%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.485mg 41%
Magnesium 178mg 19mg 38%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.68mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Sodium 68mg 511mg 19%
Phosphorus 314mg 190mg 18%
Protein 14.14g 7.9g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 6.785g 7%
Carbs 53.99g 32.9g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.263mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 3.521g 5%
Calcium 229mg 255mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.14g 2.866g 3%
Fats 12.89g 14.1g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg 1%
Folate 49µg 46µg 1%
Calories 282kcal 291kcal 0%
Net carbs 19.09g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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 Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.