Paprika vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder has 4.9 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than cocoa powder.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 24% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is similar to cocoa powder for protein, carbs and fat. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 15:56:30 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 54% |
| Fat | 30% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder has a little more carbohydrates (7%) than paprika by weight - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has a little more dietary fiber (6%) than paprika by weight - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder has 4.9 times less sugar than paprika - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 39% more protein than paprika - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and paprika has 73% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 290 times more Vitamin E than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both paprika and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 79% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 53% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg 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,
| Paprika | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.44 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 20% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does cocoa powder or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and paprika are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than paprika by weight - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or paprika contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 80% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or paprika contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 50% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or paprika contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.