Paprika vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and paprika are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 54% less sugar than paprika.
- Baby carrot has 92 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Paprika has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot, however, baby carrot contains more alpha-carotene than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than baby carrot.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and baby carrot has 88% less calories than paprika - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to baby carrots per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 92% |
| Fat | 31% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and baby carrot has 85% less carbohydrates than paprika - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 11 times more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 54% less sugar than paprika - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has 92 times less saturated fat than paprika - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 257% more Vitamin A than baby carrot - baby carrot has 690ug 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 more Vitamin E than baby carrot - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug 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 baby carrots contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 616% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 862% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams, however, baby carrot contains more alpha-carotene than paprika per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.057 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than paprika - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does baby carrots or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and baby carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or paprika contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 860% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.