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Sugar substitute vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sugar substitute and paprika?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, paprika is richer in iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, potassium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for iron is 262% more.
  • Paprika contains 4 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 879mg of calcium, while paprika contains 229mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spices, paprika types 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5746.2%
Contains more IronIron +13112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10085.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7127.3%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14173.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57%
Contains more ProteinProtein +586.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +141.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 274%
Iron 0.16mg 21.14mg 262%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 2.141mg 164%
Fiber 0.6g 34.9g 137%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.23mg 93%
Copper 0.007mg 0.713mg 78%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.59mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 39mg 2280mg 66%
Calcium 879mg 229mg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2.51mg 49%
Phosphorus 8mg 314mg 44%
Magnesium 6mg 178mg 41%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.33mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.33mg 26%
Protein 2.06g 14.14g 24%
Sodium 572mg 68mg 22%
Fats 0g 12.89g 20%
Folate 49µg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Carbs 84.77g 53.99g 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 0g 6.71g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Calories 347kcal 282kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Paprika
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
1%
Sugar substitute
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.