Paprika vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are paprika and flour different?
- Paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin K, potassium, copper, and vitamin B2; however, flour is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
- Paprika contains 485 times more vitamin E than flour. While paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, flour contains only 0.06mg.
- Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than flour (72).
Spices, paprika and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +709.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1426.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2030.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +355.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +395.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +518.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +438.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +473.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4765.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26666.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +395.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1215.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1582.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1848.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1780.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 0µg | 274% |
| Iron | 21.14mg | 4.64mg | 206% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 0.06mg | 194% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 0.044mg | 161% |
| Fiber | 34.9g | 2.7g | 129% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 0.3µg | 67% |
| Potassium | 2280mg | 107mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.144mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.494mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 33.9µg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 0.413g | 49% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 0.438mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1.59mg | 0.682mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.785mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 178mg | 22mg | 37% |
| Folate | 49µg | 183µg | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.33mg | 0.7mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 314mg | 108mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 5.904mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 15mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.89g | 0.98g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.14g | 0.155g | 9% |
| Protein | 14.14g | 10.33g | 8% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 10.4mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 53.99g | 76.31g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 0.087g | 4% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 364kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.09g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)