Pineapple vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and paprika:
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than pineapple.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple has 236.7 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and pineapple has 82% less calories than paprika - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 55% |
| Fat | 2% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 76% less carbohydrates than paprika - pineapple has 13.1g 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 23 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 236.7 times less saturated fat than paprika - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 52 times more Vitamin C than paprika - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 820 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug 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 1454 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple 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 pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug 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.
| Pineapple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 71 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 7.361 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than paprika - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does pineapple or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 71 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does pineapple or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.