Avocado vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and paprika:
- Both paprika and avocado are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Avocado has 33.4 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and avocado are high in calories. Paprika has 69% more calories than avocado - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 55% |
| Fat | 77% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 84% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both paprika and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 413% more dietary fiber than avocado - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado has 33.4 times less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 621% more protein than avocado - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Paprika and avocado contain similar amounts of saturated fat - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has 878% more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 350 times more Vitamin A than avocado - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 13 times more Vitamin E than avocado - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has 282% more Vitamin K than avocado - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both avocado and paprika contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Avocado | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than avocado - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than avocado - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and avocado are high in potassium. Paprika has 350% more potassium than avocado - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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,
| Avocado | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than avocado per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than avocado per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 1.674 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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FAQ
Does paprika or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and avocado are high in calories. Paprika has 70% more calories than avocado - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does paprika or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or avocado contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than avocado - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does paprika or avocado contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than avocado - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
Does paprika or avocado contain more potassium?
Both paprika and avocado are high in potassium. Paprika has 350% more potassium than avocado - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.