Paprika vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and spinach:
- Both spinach and paprika are high in Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, spinach contains more folate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Spinach has 23.6 times less sugar than paprika.
- Spinach has 32.9 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and spinach has 92% less calories than paprika - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 15:56:30 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Spinach | |
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| Protein | 15% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 49% |
| Fat | 30% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 93% less carbohydrates than paprika - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spinach and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 14 times more dietary fiber than spinach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach has 23.6 times less sugar than paprika - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 394% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Spinach has 32.9 times less saturated fat than paprika - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than paprika - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both spinach and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 425% more Vitamin A than spinach - spinach has 469ug 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 13 times more Vitamin E than spinach - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 501% more Vitamin K than paprika - spinach has 482.9ug 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, however, spinach contains more folate.
| Paprika | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 131% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both spinach and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 680% more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 309% more potassium than spinach - spinach has 558mg 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, both paprika and spinach contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Paprika | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 5626 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than spinach per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does spinach or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and spinach has 90% less calories than paprika - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Is spinach or paprika better for protein?
Paprika is a fantastic source of protein and it has 390% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Does spinach or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or paprika contain more calcium?
Both spinach and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 130% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does spinach or paprika contain more iron?
Both spinach and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 680% more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does spinach or paprika contain more potassium?
Both spinach and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 310% more potassium than spinach - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.