Paprika vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and peas:
- Both peas and paprika are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Pea has 29.1 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and pea has 71% less calories than paprika - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 69% |
| Fat | 31% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and pea has 73% less carbohydrates than paprika - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 512% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pea has 45% less sugar than paprika - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 161% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 29.1 times less saturated fat than paprika - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 43 times more Vitamin C than paprika - pea has 40mg 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 63 times more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug 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 222 times more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has 224% more Vitamin K than pea - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both paprika and peas contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Paprika | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 816% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 834% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.152 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 peas or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than paprika - pea has 81 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does peas or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and pea has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does peas or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does peas or paprika contain more potassium?
Both peas and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 830% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.