Apricot vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and paprika:
- Both paprika and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 78.2 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than apricot.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and apricot has 83% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 55% |
| Fat | 7% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 79% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 16 times more dietary fiber than apricot - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Paprika and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 910% more protein than apricot - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apricot has 78.2 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 24 times more Vitamin A than apricot - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 31 times more Vitamin E than apricot - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than apricot - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than apricot - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than apricot - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and apricot are high in potassium. Paprika has 780% more potassium than apricot - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
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.
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FAQ
Does paprika or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and apricot has 80% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does paprika or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or apricot contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than apricot - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does paprika or apricot contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than apricot - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does paprika or apricot contain more potassium?
Both paprika and apricot are high in potassium. Paprika has 780% more potassium than apricot - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.