Paprika vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 10.3 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 128% more calories than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 18% |
| Fat | 31% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 47% less carbohydrates than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 110% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 10.3 times less sugar than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate is very similar to paprika for protein - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and paprika has 93% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 71 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug 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 paprika and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 127% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 21% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 175% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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,
| Paprika | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 1.988 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: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more calories than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 130% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 20% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 180% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.