Tofu vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Tofu and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tofu
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tofu and paprika:
- Both paprika and tofu are high in calcium, iron and protein.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than tofu.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Tofu has 15.6 times less sugar than paprika.
- Tofu has 68% less saturated fat than paprika.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and tofu has 73% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tofu is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 39:9:52 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tofu | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 55% |
| Fat | 52% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 97% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 115 times more dietary fiber than tofu - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tofu has 15.6 times less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both paprika and tofu are high in protein. Paprika has 75% more protein than tofu - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tofu has 68% less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tofu - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 2909 times more Vitamin E than tofu - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than tofu - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tofu | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.052 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.195 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both paprika and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 53% more calcium than paprika - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Both paprika and tofu are high in iron. Paprika has 294% more iron than tofu - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than tofu - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tofu and paprika contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tofu | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.319 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.319 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than tofu per 100 grams.
| Tofu | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.38 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 2.38 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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FAQ
Does paprika or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and tofu has 70% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is paprika or tofu better for protein?
Both paprika and tofu are high in protein. Paprika has 80% more protein than tofu - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does paprika or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 100% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or tofu contain more calcium?
Both paprika and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 50% more calcium than paprika - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does paprika or tofu contain more iron?
Both paprika and tofu are high in iron. Paprika has 290% more iron than tofu - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
Does paprika or tofu contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than tofu - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.