Paprika vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and paprika are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 17.7 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Broccoli has 5 times less sugar than paprika.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and broccoli has 88% less calories than paprika - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 65% |
| Fat | 31% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 88% less carbohydrates than paprika - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 12 times more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 5 times less sugar than paprika - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 401% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Broccoli has 17.7 times less saturated fat than paprika - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 98 times more Vitamin C than paprika - broccoli has 89.2mg 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 78 times more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug 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 36 times more Vitamin E than broccoli - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 27% more Vitamin K than paprika - broccoli has 101.6ug 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 broccoli contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 387% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 622% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.049 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.055 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% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than paprika - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does broccoli or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or paprika contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 390% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does broccoli or paprika contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 620% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.