Food with Nutrition Similar to Paprika


image of paprika

Similar to Paprika

A common and very nutrient dense spice, paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. It is also a good source of pantothenic acid. One teaspoon of paprika contains about 6 calories.

A couple foods are fairly similar to paprika nutritionally, particularly cayenne pepper.

We compared the key nutrients in paprika (pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:
plants and vegetables: Cayenne Pepper, Thyme, Sage, Oregano, Black Pepper, Ginger, Dijon Mustard, Marjoram, Cardamom, Spirulina
fruits: Acai Berry Juice
nuts, grains and legumes: Granola, Hazelnut, Pistachio, Almonds, Wheat Germ, Mung Bean, Soy Flour, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds
The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to paprika are below.

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to paprika. Cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, oregano and black pepper are all high in pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and or Vitamin B6.

Cayenne Pepper

image of cayenne pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Cayenne pepper is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Also, cayenne pepper contains more Vitamin C and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and cayenne pepper:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Cayenne Pepper
(56 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
35
dietary fiber (G)
27
14
protein (G)
12
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
999
29
Vitamin E (MG)
30
229
calcium (MG)
148
21
iron (MG)
7.8
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.92
10
niacin (MG)
8.7
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
2.5
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0.983 | 0.983 | 12.64 Complete Comparison:
Cayenne Pepper vs. Paprika


Thyme

image of thyme

Similarity: 65%

Thyme is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium and iron. Also, thyme contains more Vitamin C than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and thyme:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Thyme
(125 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.41
35
dietary fiber (G)
14
14
protein (G)
5.6
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
238
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0
229
calcium (MG)
405
21
iron (MG)
17
2280
potassium (MG)
609
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.47
10
niacin (MG)
1.8
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.35
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0.649 | 0.649 | 6.74 Complete Comparison:
Thyme vs. Paprika


Sage

image of sage

Similarity: 63%

Sage is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Also, sage contains more Vitamin C, thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and sage:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Sage
(143 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
35
dietary fiber (G)
40
14
protein (G)
11
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
295
29
Vitamin E (MG)
7.5
229
calcium (MG)
1652
21
iron (MG)
28
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.34
10
niacin (MG)
5.7
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
2.7
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0.63 | 0.63 | 12.5 Complete Comparison:
Sage vs. Paprika


Oregano

image of oregano

Similarity: 61%

Oregano is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium. Also, oregano contains more folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and oregano:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Oregano
(100 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.92
35
dietary fiber (G)
43
14
protein (G)
9
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
85
29
Vitamin E (MG)
18
229
calcium (MG)
1597
21
iron (MG)
37
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.53
10
niacin (MG)
4.6
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1
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0.606 | 0.606 | 11.41 Complete Comparison:
Oregano vs. Paprika


Black Pepper

image of black pepper

Similarity: 52%

Black pepper is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron.

For 100 grams of paprika and black pepper:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Black Pepper
(43 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
1.4
35
dietary fiber (G)
25
14
protein (G)
10
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
27
29
Vitamin E (MG)
1
229
calcium (MG)
443
21
iron (MG)
9.7
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.18
10
niacin (MG)
1.1
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.29
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0.52 | 0.52 | 7.22 Complete Comparison:
Black Pepper vs. Paprika


Ginger

image of ginger

Similarity: 52%

Ginger is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron.

For 100 grams of paprika and ginger:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Ginger
(56 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.48
35
dietary fiber (G)
14
14
protein (G)
9
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
2
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0
229
calcium (MG)
114
21
iron (MG)
20
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.17
10
niacin (MG)
9.6
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.63
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0.515 | 0.515 | 7.85 Complete Comparison:
Ginger vs. Paprika


Dijon Mustard

image of dijon mustard

Similarity: 51%

Dijon mustard is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, dijon mustard contains more Vitamin C, thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and dijon mustard:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Dijon Mustard
(50 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.81
35
dietary fiber (G)
12
14
protein (G)
26
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
2
29
Vitamin E (MG)
5.1
229
calcium (MG)
266
21
iron (MG)
9.2
2280
potassium (MG)
738
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.26
10
niacin (MG)
4.7
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.4
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0.508 | 0.508 | 10.48 Complete Comparison:
Dijon Mustard vs. Paprika


Marjoram

image of marjoram

Similarity: < 50%

Marjoram is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and calcium. Also, marjoram contains more Vitamin C and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and marjoram:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Marjoram
(167 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
35
dietary fiber (G)
40
14
protein (G)
13
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
403
29
Vitamin E (MG)
1.7
229
calcium (MG)
1990
21
iron (MG)
83
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.32
10
niacin (MG)
4.1
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1.2
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0.491 | 0.491 | 12.19 Complete Comparison:
Marjoram vs. Paprika


Cardamom

image of cardamom

Similarity: < 50%

Cardamom is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, cardamom contains more Vitamin C than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and cardamom:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Cardamom
(50 tsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
35
dietary fiber (G)
28
14
protein (G)
11
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
0
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0
229
calcium (MG)
383
21
iron (MG)
14
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.18
10
niacin (MG)
1.1
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.23
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0.471 | 0.471 | 7.2 Complete Comparison:
Cardamom vs. Paprika


Spirulina

image of spirulina

Similarity: < 50%

Spirulina is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, spirulina contains more Vitamin C, thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and spirulina:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Spirulina
(14 tbsps)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
3.5
35
dietary fiber (G)
3.6
14
protein (G)
57
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
29
29
Vitamin E (MG)
5
229
calcium (MG)
120
21
iron (MG)
29
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
3.7
10
niacin (MG)
13
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.36
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0.439 | 0.439 | 10.32 Complete Comparison:
Spirulina vs. Paprika


fruits


Acai Berry Juice

image of acai berry juice

Similarity: 80%

Acai berry juice is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including Vitamin A, Vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Also, acai berry juice contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and acai berry juice:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Acai Berry Juice
(3/8 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
3.3
35
dietary fiber (G)
1.2
14
protein (G)
0.83
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
485
29
Vitamin E (MG)
11
229
calcium (MG)
19
21
iron (MG)
0.16
2280
potassium (MG)
130
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.04
10
niacin (MG)
9.1
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1.1
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0.8 | 0.8 | 5.82 Complete Comparison:
Acai Berry Juice vs. Paprika


nuts, grains and legumes

There are quite a few seeds or grains that offer similar nutritional benefits to paprika. Granola, hazelnut, pistachio, almonds and wheat germ are all high in pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and or Vitamin B6.

Granola

image of granola

Similarity: 65%

Granola is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium. Also, granola contains more thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and granola:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Granola
(7/8 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.75
35
dietary fiber (G)
8.9
14
protein (G)
14
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
1
29
Vitamin E (MG)
11
229
calcium (MG)
76
21
iron (MG)
4
2280
potassium (MG)
539
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.35
10
niacin (MG)
2.7
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.37
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0.649 | 0.649 | 7.62 Complete Comparison:
Granola vs. Paprika


Hazelnut

image of hazelnut

Similarity: 64%

Hazelnut is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium. Also, hazelnut contains more Vitamin C and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and hazelnut:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Hazelnut
(3.5 ounces)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.92
35
dietary fiber (G)
9.4
14
protein (G)
15
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
3
29
Vitamin E (MG)
15
229
calcium (MG)
123
21
iron (MG)
4.4
2280
potassium (MG)
755
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.12
10
niacin (MG)
2.1
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.62
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0.642 | 0.642 | 7.63 Complete Comparison:
Hazelnut vs. Paprika


Pistachio

image of pistachio

Similarity: 61%

Pistachio is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, pistachio contains more thiamin than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and pistachio:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Pistachio
(7/8 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.51
35
dietary fiber (G)
10
14
protein (G)
21
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
13
29
Vitamin E (MG)
2.2
229
calcium (MG)
107
21
iron (MG)
4
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.23
10
niacin (MG)
1.4
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1.1
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0.607 | 0.607 | 7.29 Complete Comparison:
Pistachio vs. Paprika


Almonds

image of almonds

Similarity: 57%

Almonds are high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium.

For 100 grams of paprika and almonds:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Almonds
(3/4 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.47
35
dietary fiber (G)
13
14
protein (G)
21
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
0
29
Vitamin E (MG)
26
229
calcium (MG)
269
21
iron (MG)
3.7
2280
potassium (MG)
733
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
1.1
10
niacin (MG)
3.6
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.14
View More
0.574 | 0.574 | 8.65 Complete Comparison:
Almonds vs. Paprika


Wheat Germ

image of wheat germ

Similarity: 55%

Wheat germ is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, iron and potassium. Also, wheat germ contains more thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and wheat germ:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Wheat Germ
(7/8 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
2.3
35
dietary fiber (G)
13
14
protein (G)
23
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
0
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0
229
calcium (MG)
39
21
iron (MG)
6.3
2280
potassium (MG)
892
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.5
10
niacin (MG)
6.8
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1.3
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0.554 | 0.554 | 11.17 Complete Comparison:
Wheat Germ vs. Paprika


Mung Bean

image of mung bean

Similarity: 54%

Mung bean is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, mung bean contains more Vitamin C, thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and mung bean:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Mung Bean
(1/2 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
1.9
35
dietary fiber (G)
16
14
protein (G)
24
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
6
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0.51
229
calcium (MG)
132
21
iron (MG)
6.7
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.23
10
niacin (MG)
2.3
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.38
View More
0.536 | 0.536 | 7.63 Complete Comparison:
Mung Bean vs. Paprika


Soy Flour

image of soy flour

Similarity: 54%

Soy flour is high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, soy flour contains more thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and soy flour:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Soy Flour
(1.25 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
1.6
35
dietary fiber (G)
16
14
protein (G)
50
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
2
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0.55
229
calcium (MG)
285
21
iron (MG)
8.2
2280
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.28
10
niacin (MG)
3
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1.1
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0.536 | 0.536 | 11.51 Complete Comparison:
Soy Flour vs. Paprika


Peanuts

image of peanuts

Similarity: < 50%

Peanuts are high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Also, peanuts contains more folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and peanuts:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Peanuts
(5/8 cup)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
1
35
dietary fiber (G)
8.4
14
protein (G)
24
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
0
29
Vitamin E (MG)
4.9
229
calcium (MG)
58
21
iron (MG)
1.6
2280
potassium (MG)
634
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.2
10
niacin (MG)
14
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.47
View More
0.49 | 0.49 | 7.45 Complete Comparison:
Peanuts vs. Paprika


Sesame Seeds

image of sesame seeds

Similarity: < 50%

Sesame seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as paprika, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, sesame seeds contains more thiamin and folate than paprika.

For 100 grams of paprika and sesame seeds:


Paprika
(43 tsps)
Sesame Seeds
(3.5 ounces)
2.5
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.05
35
dietary fiber (G)
14
14
protein (G)
17
2463
Vitamin A (UG)
0
29
Vitamin E (MG)
0
229
calcium (MG)
989
21
iron (MG)
15
2280
potassium (MG)
475
1.2
riboflavin (MG)
0.25
10
niacin (MG)
4.6
2.1
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.8
View More
0.439 | 0.439 | 10.64 Complete Comparison:
Sesame Seeds vs. Paprika



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