Paprika vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and paprika are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 3.7 times less sugar than paprika.
- Brussels sprout has 33.5 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and brussels sprout has 85% less calories than paprika - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 14% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 68% |
| Fat | 31% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 83% less carbohydrates than paprika - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 818% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 3.7 times less sugar than paprika - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 318% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has 33.5 times less saturated fat than paprika - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 93 times more Vitamin C than paprika - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 63 times more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug 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 32 times more Vitamin E than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 120% more Vitamin K than paprika - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both paprika and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 445% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 486% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg 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,
| Paprika | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.045 G |
| Total | 7.314 G | 0.046 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: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than paprika - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or paprika contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 450% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or paprika contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 490% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.