Mango vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and paprika:
- Mango has 22.2 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than mango.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and mango has 79% less calories than paprika - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 55% |
| Fat | 5% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and mango has 72% less carbohydrates than paprika - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 20 times more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mango and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than mango - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mango has 22.2 times less saturated fat than paprika - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than paprika - mango has 36.4mg 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 44 times more Vitamin A than mango - mango has 54ug 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 31 times more Vitamin E than mango - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than mango - mango has 4.2ug 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 mango and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mango | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 131 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | 595 UG |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and mango has 80% less calories than paprika - mango has 60 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does mango or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and mango has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does mango or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does mango or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 131 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does mango or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.