Paprika vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and paprika are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 100.9 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Chili pepper has 51% less sugar than paprika.
- Chili pepper 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, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and chili pepper has 86% less calories than paprika - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 79% |
| Fat | 31% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 82% less carbohydrates than paprika - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 22 times more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 51% less sugar than paprika - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 607% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 100.9 times less saturated fat than paprika - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 268 times more Vitamin C than paprika - chili pepper has 242.5mg 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 40 times more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug 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 41 times more Vitamin E than chili pepper - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has 462% more Vitamin K than chili pepper - chili pepper has 14.3ug 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 chili pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 571% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg 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 | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.104 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 Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than paprika - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does chili pepper or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or paprika contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 570% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.