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Truffle vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between truffle and paprika?

  • Truffle is richer in fiber and selenium, while paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Paprika has 7 times less selenium than truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of selenium, while paprika has 6.3µg.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than paprika (0).

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Spices, paprika types in this comparison.

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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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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 less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.4%
Contains more IronIron +259.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +228%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%

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% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1811.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +35.2%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1665.8%
Contains more OtherOther +250.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Truffle Paprika
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 Truffle Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 5.88mg 21.14mg 191%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 2.141mg 156%
Fiber 70.1g 34.9g 141%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Selenium 43.4µg 6.3µg 67%
Copper 0.183mg 0.713mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Potassium 754mg 2280mg 45%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 2.51mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 1.23mg 30%
Zinc 1.32mg 4.33mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.33mg 26%
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 10.06mg 24%
Magnesium 83mg 178mg 23%
Phosphorus 184mg 314mg 19%
Fats 0.73g 12.89g 19%
Manganese 1.951mg 1.59mg 16%
Protein 9.25g 14.14g 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calcium 159mg 229mg 7%
Carbs 73.01g 53.99g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Folate 38µg 49µg 3%
Sodium 35mg 68mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Calories 284kcal 282kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.91g 19.09g 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
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.