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Paprika vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Wheat

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 274% higher.
  • Paprika contains 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Wheat . Paprika contains 1.23mg of Vitamin B2, while Wheat contains 0.121mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Wheat, durum.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +573.5%
Contains more Iron +500.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +429%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +1319%
Equal in Zinc - 4.16
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +573.5%
Contains more Iron +500.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +429%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +1319%
Equal in Zinc - 4.16

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +916.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411%
Contains more Folate +14%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +916.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411%
Contains more Folate +14%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +421.9%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.68
Equal in Water - 10.94
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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +421.9%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.68
Equal in Water - 10.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 14.14g 13.68g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 2.47g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 282kcal 339kcal Wheat
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Wheat
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 34mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 3.52mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 144mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 2280mg 431mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 4.33mg 4.16mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.553mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 6.3µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.121mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 6.738mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.935mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.419mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 43µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.49mg 0.366mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.533mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.69mg 0.303mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.75mg 0.594mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.344g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.978g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.