Hazelnut vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and paprika:
- Both hazelnut and paprika are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has 53% less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has 53% less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than hazelnut.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in calories. Hazelnut has 129% more calories than paprika - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 55% |
| Fat | 81% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 67% less carbohydrates than paprika - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 271% more dietary fiber than hazelnut - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut has 53% less sugar than paprika - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in protein. Hazelnut has a little more protein (6%) than paprika by weight - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Paprika has 53% less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has 322% more Vitamin C than paprika - hazelnut has 3.8mg 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 820 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in Vitamin E. Paprika has 90% more Vitamin E than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than hazelnut - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both hazelnut and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Hazelnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 86% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 383% more iron than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 202% more potassium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 755mg 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,
| Hazelnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 36 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both hazelnut and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Hazelnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 8.463 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.
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and paprika are high in calories. Hazelnut has 130% more calories than paprika - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does hazelnut or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does hazelnut or paprika contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 90% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or paprika contain more iron?
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 380% more iron than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or paprika contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 200% more potassium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.