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White pepper vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between White pepper and Paprika

  • White pepper has more Manganese, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A needs 274% more than White pepper.
  • Paprika has 3 times less Manganese than White pepper. White pepper has 4.3mg of Manganese, while Paprika has 1.59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, white 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 64% 80% 6.4% 537% 303% 31% 75% 0.65% 561% 17%
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 CalciumCalcium +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3023.3%
Contains more IronIron +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.2%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 5.5% 29% 4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +876.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4645.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2041%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 69% 11% 7%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 68.61 g
Water: 11.42 g
Other: 7.45 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 +27.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more FatsFats +508%
~equal in Water ~11.24g
~equal in Other ~7.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 39% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.616 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 -70.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +114.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1160.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White pepper Paprika Opinion
Calories 296kcal 282kcal White pepper
Protein 10.4g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 2.12g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 21mg 0.9mg White pepper
Net carbs 42.41g 19.09g White pepper
Carbs 68.61g 53.99g White pepper
Magnesium 90mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 265mg 229mg White pepper
Potassium 73mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 14.31mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g White pepper
Fiber 26.2g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.91mg 0.713mg White pepper
Zinc 1.13mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 176mg 314mg Paprika
Sodium 5mg 68mg White pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 4.3mg 1.59mg White pepper
Selenium 3.1µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.212mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 10µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.626g 2.14g White pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.789g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.616g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g 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
White pepper Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
White pepper
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
167%
White pepper
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. White pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170933/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.