Paprika vs. Leeks
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Leeks
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
leeks
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and leeks:
- Both leeks and paprika are high in calcium and iron.
- Leek has 52.5 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Leek has 62% less sugar than paprika.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and leek has 78% less calories than paprika - leek has 61 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to leeks per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for leeks, 9:86:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 86% |
| Fat | 31% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and leek has 74% less carbohydrates than paprika - leek has 14.2g 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 18 times more dietary fiber than leek - leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Leek has 62% less sugar than paprika - leek has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 843% more protein than leek - leek has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Leek has 52.5 times less saturated fat than paprika - leek has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than paprika - leek has 12mg 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 28 times more Vitamin A than leek - leek has 83ug 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 30 times more Vitamin E than leek - leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has 71% more Vitamin K than leek - leek has 47ug 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 leeks contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both leeks and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 288% more calcium than leek - leek has 59mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both leeks and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 907% more iron than leek - leek has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than leek - leek has 180mg 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 | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 1000 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 1900 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than leek per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than leek per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.067 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.067 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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FAQ
Does leeks or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and leek has 80% less calories than paprika - leek has 61 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does leeks or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and leek has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - leek has 14.2g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does leeks or paprika contain more calcium?
Both leeks and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 290% more calcium than leek - leek has 59mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does leeks or paprika contain more iron?
Both leeks and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 910% more iron than leek - leek has 2.1mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does leeks or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than leek - leek has 180mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.