Kiwi vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Kiwi and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kiwi
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and paprika:
- Both kiwi and paprika are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kiwi has 72.7 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and kiwi has 78% less calories than paprika - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:87:7 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kiwi | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 56% |
| Fat | 7% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and kiwi has 73% less carbohydrates than paprika - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kiwi and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 10 times more dietary fiber than kiwi - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kiwi and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than kiwi - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kiwi has 72.7 times less saturated fat than paprika - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 102 times more Vitamin C than paprika - kiwi has 92.7mg 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 614 times more Vitamin A than kiwi - kiwi has 4ug 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 18 times more Vitamin E than kiwi - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has 99% more Vitamin K than kiwi - kiwi has 40.3ug 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 kiwi and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Kiwi | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.341 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 574% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than kiwi - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both kiwi and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 631% more potassium than kiwi - kiwi has 312mg 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,
| Kiwi | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 52 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 122 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kiwi per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than kiwi per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.246 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.246 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kiwi or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and kiwi has 80% less calories than paprika - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does kiwi or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and kiwi has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does kiwi or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does kiwi or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than kiwi - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does kiwi or paprika contain more potassium?
Both kiwi and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 630% more potassium than kiwi - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.