Apple vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and paprika:
- Both paprika and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has 75.4 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than apple.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and apple has 82% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 56% |
| Fat | 3% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and apple has 74% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both paprika and apple are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 13 times more dietary fiber than apple - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Paprika and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 53 times more protein than apple - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apple has 75.4 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has 411% more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 820 times more Vitamin A than apple - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 160 times more Vitamin E than apple - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than apple - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than apple - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 175 times more iron than apple - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than apple - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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,
| Apple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 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 apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does paprika or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and apple has 80% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does paprika or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and apple has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or apple contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than apple - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
Does paprika or apple contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 175 times more iron than apple - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
Does paprika or apple contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than apple - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.