Black Pepper vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and paprika:
- Both black pepper and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has 15.1 times less sugar than paprika.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 12% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 55% |
| Fat | 12% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both black pepper and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Black pepper has 18% more carbohydrates than paprika - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both black pepper and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 38% more dietary fiber than black pepper - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 15.1 times less sugar than paprika - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both black pepper and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 36% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black pepper and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than black pepper - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 90 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 26 times more Vitamin E than black pepper - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 104% more Vitamin K than paprika - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black pepper and paprika contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Black Pepper | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and paprika are high in calcium. Black pepper has 93% more calcium than paprika - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both black pepper and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 118% more iron than black pepper - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both black pepper and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Black Pepper | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 595 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 10% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does black pepper or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black pepper and paprika are high in carbohydrates. black pepper has 20% more carbohydrates than paprika - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or paprika contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in calcium. Black pepper has 90% more calcium than paprika - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or paprika contain more iron?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 120% more iron than black pepper - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does black pepper or paprika contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.