Salmon vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and paprika:
- Both paprika and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than salmon.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon has 62% less saturated fat than paprika.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and salmon are high in calories. Paprika has 122% more calories than salmon - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to paprika for fat. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 55% |
| Fat | 33% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both paprika and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 45% more protein than paprika - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Salmon has 62% less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and paprika are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Paprika has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than salmon - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 69 times more Vitamin A than salmon - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than paprika - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 71 times more Vitamin E than salmon - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than salmon - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12. Both salmon and paprika contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Salmon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than salmon - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than salmon - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and salmon are high in potassium. Paprika has 523% more potassium than salmon - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than paprika per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.453 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 0.087 G | 7.361 G |
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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 paprika or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and salmon are high in calories. Paprika has 120% more calories than salmon - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is paprika or salmon better for protein?
Both paprika and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 50% more protein than paprika - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does paprika or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does paprika or salmon contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than salmon - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does paprika or salmon contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than salmon - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does paprika or salmon contain more potassium?
Both paprika and salmon are high in potassium. Paprika has 520% more potassium than salmon - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.