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Chili pepper vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chili pepper and Paprika?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 268% more.
  • Paprika contains 160 times less Vitamin C than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 143.7mg of Vitamin C, while Paprika contains 0.9mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Spices, paprika types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +673.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1535.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.1%
Contains more IronIron +1952.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +452.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1565.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1160%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15866.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5073.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +473.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +113%
Contains more CholineCholine +372.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +683.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2829.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.8%
Contains more OtherOther +800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6962.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3149.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili pepper Paprika
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Paprika Opinion
Calories 40kcal 282kcal Paprika
Protein 1.87g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 0.44g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0.9mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 7.31g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 8.81g 53.99g Paprika
Magnesium 23mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 14mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 322mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 1.03mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 5.3g 10.34g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.5g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.129mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 0.26mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 43mg 314mg Paprika
Sodium 9mg 68mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.69mg 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 0.187mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 0.5µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 14µg 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 23µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 10.9mg 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.042g 2.14g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.074mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.105mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.089mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.024mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.084mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.041mg 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Chili pepper
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.