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Paprika vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paprika and wasabi different?

  • Paprika is higher than wasabi in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 984% more than wasabi.
  • Paprika contains 21 times more iron than wasabi. Paprika contains 21.14mg of iron, while wasabi contains 1.03mg.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index (41) than paprika (0).

Spices, paprika and Wasabi, root, raw types were 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.
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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.4%
Contains more IronIron +1952.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +360%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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
10
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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1254%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +681.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4555.6%
~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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1946%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.4%
Contains more OtherOther +303.1%
Contains more WaterWater +514.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Wasabi
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 Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 2µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 1.03mg 251%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.274mg 144%
Fiber 34.9g 7.8g 108%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.114mg 86%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.155mg 62%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.743mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.391mg 52%
Potassium 2280mg 568mg 50%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 41.9mg 46%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.203mg 46%
Phosphorus 314mg 80mg 33%
Magnesium 178mg 69mg 26%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.62mg 25%
Fats 12.89g 0.63g 19%
Protein 14.14g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.131mg 17%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Calcium 229mg 128mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 10%
Carbs 53.99g 23.54g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 282kcal 109kcal 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Folate 49µg 18µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Sodium 68mg 17mg 2%
Net carbs 19.09g 15.74g 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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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.