Strawberries vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and paprika:
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than strawberry.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry has 141.6 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Strawberry has 53% less sugar than paprika.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and strawberry has 89% less calories than paprika - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 55% |
| Fat | 8% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 86% less carbohydrates than paprika - strawberry has 7.7g 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 16 times more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 53% less sugar than paprika - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 141.6 times less saturated fat than paprika - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 64 times more Vitamin C than paprika - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 2462 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug 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 99 times more Vitamin E than strawberry - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug 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. Both strawberries and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Strawberries | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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,
| Strawberries | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than paprika - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does strawberries or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does strawberries or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.