Coconut vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Coconut and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut and paprika:
- Both coconut and paprika are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than coconut.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut (Nuts, coconut meat, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coconut and paprika are high in calories. Coconut has 26% more calories than paprika - coconut has 354 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Coconut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:16:80 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16% | 55% |
| Fat | 80% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and coconut has 72% less carbohydrates than paprika - coconut has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coconut and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 288% more dietary fiber than coconut - coconut has 9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coconut has 40% less sugar than paprika - coconut has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 325% more protein than coconut - coconut has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coconut is high in saturated fat and paprika has 93% less saturated fat than coconut - coconut has 29.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - coconut has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 120 times more Vitamin E than coconut - coconut has 0.24mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than coconut - coconut has 0.2ug 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 coconut and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Coconut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.54 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 26 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than coconut - coconut has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both coconut and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 770% more iron than coconut - coconut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both coconut and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 540% more potassium than coconut - coconut has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than coconut per 100 grams.
| Coconut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.366 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.366 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.
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FAQ
Does coconut or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coconut and paprika are high in calories. Coconut has 30% more calories than paprika - coconut has 354 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does coconut or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and coconut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - coconut has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does coconut or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than coconut - coconut has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does coconut or paprika contain more iron?
Both coconut and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 770% more iron than coconut - coconut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does coconut or paprika contain more potassium?
Both coconut and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 540% more potassium than coconut - coconut has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.