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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, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 274% higher.
  • Wheat contains 14 times more Selenium than paprika. Wheat contains 89.4µg of Selenium, while paprika contains 6.3µg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index than wheat .

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
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 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%
~equal in Zinc ~4.33mg

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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Paprika
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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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
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.
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
Calories 339kcal 282kcal Wheat
Protein 13.68g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 2.47g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 71.13g 19.09g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 53.99g Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 34mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 431mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 3.52mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Wheat
Fiber 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.553mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 4.16mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 508mg 314mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 68mg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 3.012mg 1.59mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 6.3µg Wheat
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
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 43µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.454g 2.14g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 7.766g 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
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Wheat
385%
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.