Paprika vs. Kale
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Kale
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
kale
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and kale:
- Both kale and paprika are high in Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kale has 11 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Kale has 9.4 times less sugar than paprika.
- Kale 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 E, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Kale (Kale, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and kale has 88% less calories than paprika - kale has 35 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to kale for fat. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for kale, 28:41:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 41% |
| Fat | 31% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and kale has 92% less carbohydrates than paprika - kale has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kale and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 751% more dietary fiber than kale - kale has 4.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kale has 9.4 times less sugar than paprika - kale has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 384% more protein than kale - kale has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kale has 11 times less saturated fat than paprika - kale has 0.18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 102 times more Vitamin C than paprika - kale has 93.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both kale and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 922% more Vitamin A than kale - kale has 241ug 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 43 times more Vitamin E than kale - kale has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 385% more Vitamin K than paprika - kale has 389.6ug 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 kale contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.347 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 1.18 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.37 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kale and paprika are high in calcium. Kale has 11% more calcium than paprika - kale has 254mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than kale - kale has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both kale and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 555% more potassium than kale - kale has 348mg 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 | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 2873 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 6261 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both paprika and kale contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Paprika | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.378 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.378 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than kale per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.291 G |
| Total | 7.314 G | 0.294 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 kale or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and kale has 90% less calories than paprika - kale has 35 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does kale or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and kale has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - kale has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does kale or paprika contain more calcium?
Both kale and paprika are high in calcium. Kale has 10% more calcium than paprika - kale has 254mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does kale or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than kale - kale has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does kale or paprika contain more potassium?
Both kale and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 560% more potassium than kale - kale has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.