Paprika vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Bittersweet Chocolate


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and bittersweet chocolate:

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has 10.3 times less sugar than paprika.
  • Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of paprika and bittersweet chocolate 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: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 128% more calories than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, paprika is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 15:56:30 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Paprika Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 15% 9%
Carbohydrates 56% 18%
Fat 30% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Paprika is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 47% less carbohydrates than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 110% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bittersweet chocolate has 10.3 times less sugar than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate is very similar to paprika for protein - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and paprika has 93% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 71 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug 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 bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of folate.

Paprika Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin 0.33 MG 0.147 MG
Riboflavin 1.23 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 10.06 MG 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 2.51 MG 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 2.141 MG 0.027 MG
Folate 49 UG 28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 127% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

iron

Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 21% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 175% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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 Bittersweet Chocolate
beta-carotene 26162 UG ~
alpha-carotene 595 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 18944 UG 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Paprika Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha linoleic acid 0.453 G 0.117 G
Total 0.453 G 0.117 G

omega 6s

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

Paprika Bittersweet Chocolate
other omega 6 0.047 G 0.553 G
linoleic acid 7.314 G 1.435 G
Total 7.361 G 1.988 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Paprika or Bittersweet Chocolate .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .

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FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more calories than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.

Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 130% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 20% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or paprika contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 180% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.