Orange Juice vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and paprika:
- Orange juice has 88.1 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Orange juice 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 orange juice.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and orange juice has 84% less calories than paprika - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 55% |
| Fat | 4% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and orange juice has 81% less carbohydrates than paprika - orange juice has 10.4g 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 173 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Orange juice has 88.1 times less saturated fat than paprika - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 54 times more Vitamin C than paprika - orange juice has 50mg 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 245 times more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug 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 726 times more Vitamin E than orange juice - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than orange juice - orange juice has 0.1ug 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 orange juice and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Orange Juice | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 104 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and orange juice has 80% less calories than paprika - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does orange juice or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and orange juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does orange juice or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 104 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does orange juice or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.