Black Beans vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Black Beans and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black beans
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black beans and paprika:
- Both paprika and black beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black bean has 27.5 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Black bean has 43.9 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than black bean.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and black bean has 68% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and black bean has 91 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black beans is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Black beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:71:3 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Beans | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 55% |
| Fat | 3% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and black bean has 69% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both paprika and black beans are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 406% more dietary fiber than black bean - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black bean has 6.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black bean has 43.9 times less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and black bean has 0.23g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 134% more protein than black bean - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and black bean has 6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black bean has 27.5 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black bean has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black bean has 2.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than black bean - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 45 times more Vitamin E than black bean - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black bean has 0.62mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than black bean - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black bean has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both black beans and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Black Beans | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.62 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 554% more calcium than black bean - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than black bean - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and black beans are high in potassium. Paprika has 640% more potassium than black bean - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black bean per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than black bean per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.068 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.068 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: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does paprika or black beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and black bean has 70% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and black bean has 91 calories.
Does paprika or black beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and black bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or black beans contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 550% more calcium than black bean - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
Does paprika or black beans contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than black bean - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
Does paprika or black beans contain more potassium?
Both paprika and black beans are high in potassium. Paprika has 640% more potassium than black bean - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.