Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Carrots VS Paprika

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Carrots	8%	5%	87%
Paprika	15%	30%	55%

Macro Nutrients

	Carrots	Paprika	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 58kcal	13.8% 400kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.35% 0.34g	19% 18.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.14% 0.045g	9.48% 3.03g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.18% 0.003g	40% 0.64g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.83% 0.14g	61% 10.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	10.4% 13.6g	59% 76.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.27% 6.7g	20.2% 14.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.08% 0.78g	13% 9.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.84g	% 3.73g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.1g	% 1.15g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.4% 3.97g	130% 49.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.35% 1.3g	35.8% 20g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Carrots	Paprika	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	132% 1184μg	388% 3491μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.8% 0.094mg	39% 0.47mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.32% 0.082mg	134% 1.74mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.7% 1.4mg	89% 14.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.74% 0.39mg	71% 3.56mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15% 0.2mg	233% 3.03mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	10.5% 3.15μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	6.73% 27μg	17.4% 69.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	9.3% 8.36mg	1.4% 1.28mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	6.24% 0.94mg	275% 41.2mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	15.6% 18.7μg	95% 114μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Carrots	Paprika	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.68% 46.8mg	32.5% 325mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.1% 0.064mg	112% 1mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.11% 4.54μg	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	5.3% 0.43mg	375% 30mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	60% 252mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.8% 0.2mg	98% 2.25mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	7.1% 49.6mg	63.6% 445mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.3% 454mg	95% 3232mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.26% 0.14μg	16.2% 8.93μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.52% 98mg	6.43% 96mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.1% 0.34mg	55.8% 6.14mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.4% 125g	0.43% 16g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Carrots vs Paprika:

• Raw Carrots have 6.6 times more Vitamin C than Paprika Spice.
• While Paprika Spice contains 2.9 times more Vitamin A, 5 times more Vitamin B1, 21.2 times more Vitamin B2, 10.2 times more Vitamin B3, 9.2 times more Vitamin B5, 15.5 times more Vitamin B6, 2.6 times more Vitamin B9, 44.1 times more Vitamin E and 6.1 times more Vitamin K than Raw Carrots.
• Both Raw Carrots as well as Paprika Spice have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Carrots vs Paprika:

• Raw Carrots have 7.9 times more Water than Paprika Spice.
• While Paprika Spice contains 6.9 times more Calcium, 15.8 times more Copper, 70.5 times more Iron, 14.8 times more Magnesium, 11.1 times more Manganese, 9 times more Phosphorus, 7.1 times more Potassium, 63 times more Selenium and 18 times more Zinc than Raw Carrots.
• Both Raw Carrots and Paprika Spice have similar amounts of Sodium per 5 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Paprika Spice contains 6.9 times more Energy, 53.7 times more Fat, 66.9 times more Saturated Fat, 226.5 times more Omega 3, 73.1 times more Omega 6, 5.6 times more Carbohydrate, 2.2 times more Sugars, 12.2 times more Fructose, 12.5 times more Fiber and 15.2 times more Protein than Raw Carrots.
• Both Raw Carrots as well as Paprika Spice have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.