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Wakame vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wakame and Paprika?

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Copper in Paprika is higher than in Wakame.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 272% more.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
Wakame
Wakame
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10
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Calcium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +869.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.5%
Contains more Potassium +4460%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +1039.5%
Contains more Copper +151.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Wakame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Calcium +52.7%
Contains more Iron +869.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.5%
Contains more Potassium +4460%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +1039.5%
Contains more Copper +151.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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.
Wakame
Wakame
2
:
8
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +13581.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2810%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106950%
Contains more Vitamin K +1415.1%
Wakame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Paprika
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +13581.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2810%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106950%
Contains more Vitamin K +1415.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
Wakame
1
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4
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Water +611.7%
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +1914.1%
Contains more Carbs +490.7%
Equal in Other - 7.74
Wakame
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Paprika
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 Water +611.7%
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +1914.1%
Contains more Carbs +490.7%
Equal in Other - 7.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
Wakame
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2
Paprika
Paprika
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2822.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3462.4%
Wakame
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2822.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3462.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 3.03g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 0.64g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 9.14g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 45kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 0.65g 10.34g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 150mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 2.18mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 107mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 80mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 50mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 872mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 0.38mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.284mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 1.4mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 0.7µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 360IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 1mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 3mg 0.9mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 196µg 49µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.165mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.257mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.112mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.063mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.209mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.015mg 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.13g 2.14g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.