Turmeric vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turmeric and paprika
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, and copper, while paprika has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
- Paprika contains 12 times less manganese than turmeric. Turmeric contains 19.8mg of manganese, while paprika contains 1.59mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, paprika.
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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 | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1145.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +556.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +469% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +645.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1900.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +499.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +296.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +277.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +927.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +193.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +592.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1391.1% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.59mg | 792% |
| Iron | 55mg | 21.14mg | 423% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2463µg | 274% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 29.1mg | 164% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 2.141mg | 156% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 1.23mg | 83% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.713mg | 65% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 80.3µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 10.06mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 34.9g | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 7.766g | 47% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 2.51mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.33mg | 23% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 12.89g | 15% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 14.14g | 9% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 6.71g | 8% |
| Folate | 20µg | 49µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 2280mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 229mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 53.99g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 1.695g | 3% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 314mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 4.33mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 2.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 6.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 51.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.453g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.