Paprika vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and onion:
- Onion has 49.9 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Onion has 59% less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than onion.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and onion has 86% less calories than paprika - onion 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 onion for protein. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 87% |
| Fat | 31% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and onion has 83% less carbohydrates than paprika - onion has 9.3g 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 19 times more dietary fiber than onion - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Onion has 59% less sugar than paprika - onion has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than onion - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Onion has 49.9 times less saturated fat than paprika - onion has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion has 722% more Vitamin C than paprika - onion has 7.4mg 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 more Vitamin A than onion - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 1454 times more Vitamin E than onion - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than onion - onion has 0.4ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Paprika | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 896% more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 99 times more iron than onion - onion has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg 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 | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.013 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 onion or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and onion has 90% less calories than paprika - onion has 40 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does onion or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and onion has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does onion or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does onion or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 99 times more iron than onion - onion has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does onion or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.