Butter, Unsalted vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and paprika:
- Both paprika and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A and calories.
- Butter, unsalted has 171.3 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 154% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for paprika, 15:55:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 55% |
| Fat | 100% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 171.3 times less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than butter, unsalted - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and paprika has 96% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and paprika has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both paprika and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 260% more Vitamin A than butter, unsalted - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 11 times more Vitamin E than butter, unsalted - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 854% more calcium than butter, unsalted - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 1056 times more iron than butter, unsalted - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 94 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg 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,
| Butter, Unsalted | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 1.968 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does paprika or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 150% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does paprika or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 850% more calcium than butter, unsalted - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does paprika or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 1056 times more iron than butter, unsalted - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does paprika or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 94 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.