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Paprika vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Paprika and Chili pepper?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 268% more.
  • Chili pepper contains 42 times less Vitamin E than Paprika. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E, while Chili pepper contains 0.69mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%

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.
Paprika
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5073.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15866.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2829.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.8%
Contains more OtherOther +800%
Contains more WaterWater +683.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Chili pepper
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 Paprika Chili pepper Opinion
Calories 282kcal 40kcal Paprika
Protein 14.14g 1.87g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.44g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 19.09g 7.31g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 8.81g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 23mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 14mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 322mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.03mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 5.3g Chili pepper
Fiber 34.9g 1.5g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.129mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.26mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 43mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 9mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 49254IU 952IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 48µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.69mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.187mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.5µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.072mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.086mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.244mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.201mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.506mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 14µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 23µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg 10.9mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.024g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.239g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.026mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.074mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.065mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.105mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.089mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.024mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.062mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.084mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.041mg 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
Paprika Chili pepper
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
385%
Paprika
61%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
18%
Chili pepper

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