Milk vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and paprika:
- Both milk and paprika are high in calcium.
- Milk has 51% less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than milk.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and milk has 82% less calories than paprika - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 55% |
| Fat | 35% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and milk has 91% less carbohydrates than paprika - milk has 4.8g 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 more dietary fiber than milk - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 51% less sugar than paprika - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 328% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and paprika are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and paprika are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg 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 43 times more Vitamin A than milk - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than paprika - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 969 times more Vitamin E than milk - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than milk - milk has 0.2ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Milk | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both milk and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 91% more calcium than milk - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 1056 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 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 milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 0.066 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 milk or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than paprika - milk has 50 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does milk or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does milk or paprika contain more calcium?
Both milk and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 90% more calcium than milk - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does milk or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 1056 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does milk or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.