Wheat vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wheat and Paprika
- Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Paprika is 274% higher.
- Wheat contains 14 times more Selenium than Paprika. Wheat contains 89.4µg of Selenium, while Paprika contains 6.3µg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1319% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +573.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +429% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +916.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +411% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +421.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.14g
~equal in
Water
~11.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +392.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +694.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 339kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 14.14g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 12.89g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 19.09g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 53.99g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 178mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 229mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 2280mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 21.14mg |
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| Sugar | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 34.9g |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.713mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 4.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 314mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 49254IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2463µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.1mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.59mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 1.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 10.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 2.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 49µg |
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| Choline | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 2.14g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 1.695g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 7.766g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.49mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.57mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.92mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.69mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.61mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.75mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.25mg |
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| Fructose | 6.71g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
34%
385%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
193%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
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)