Black Pepper vs. Paprika

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Paprika


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of black pepper versus paprika (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and paprika:

  • Both black pepper and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Black pepper has 15.1 times less sugar than paprika.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
  • Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and paprika is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both black pepper and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 12% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Paprika
Protein 10% 14%
Carbohydrates 78% 55%
Fat 12% 31%
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carbohydrates

Both black pepper and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Black pepper has 18% more carbohydrates than paprika - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both black pepper and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 38% more dietary fiber than black pepper - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Black pepper has 15.1 times less sugar than paprika - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Both black pepper and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 36% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Black pepper and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Paprika has more Vitamin C than black pepper - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 90 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 26 times more Vitamin E than black pepper - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 104% more Vitamin K than paprika - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black pepper and paprika contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Black Pepper Paprika
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.33 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 1.23 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 10.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 2.51 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 2.141 MG
Folate 17 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both black pepper and paprika are high in calcium. Black pepper has 93% more calcium than paprika - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

iron

Both black pepper and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 118% more iron than black pepper - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both black pepper and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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,

Black Pepper Paprika
beta-carotene 310 UG 26162 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 595 UG
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG 18944 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Paprika
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.453 G
Total 0.152 G 0.453 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Paprika
linoleic acid 0.694 G 7.314 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.047 G
Total 0.694 G 7.361 G



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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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .

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FAQ

Does black pepper or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 10% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.

Does black pepper or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black pepper and paprika are high in carbohydrates. black pepper has 20% more carbohydrates than paprika - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

Does black pepper or paprika contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in calcium. Black pepper has 90% more calcium than paprika - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

Does black pepper or paprika contain more iron?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 120% more iron than black pepper - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

Does black pepper or paprika contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.