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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 RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE 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.
Wheat
Wheat
4
:
6
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +1319%
Contains more Calcium +573.5%
Contains more Iron +500.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +429%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.33
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +1319%
Contains more Calcium +573.5%
Contains more Iron +500.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +429%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.33

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.
Wheat
Wheat
1
:
9
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +916.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411%
Contains more Folate +14%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +916.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411%
Contains more Folate +14%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
1
:
4
Paprika
Paprika
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Fats +421.9%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.14
Equal in Water - 11.24
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Fats +421.9%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.14
Equal in Water - 11.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
1
:
2
Paprika
Paprika
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.1%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Wheat 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 Wheat Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 19.09g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 2.47g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 71.13g 53.99g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 282kcal Wheat
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Wheat
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 34mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 3.52mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 144mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 508mg 314mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 2mg 68mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.553mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 3.012mg 1.59mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 6.3µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.33mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 43µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.07mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.934mg 0.92mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.221mg 0.2mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.61mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.322mg 0.25mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 2.14g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.