Egg vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and paprika:
- Both egg and paprika are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and protein.
- Egg has 26.9 times less sugar than paprika.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than egg.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 97% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 55% |
| Fat | 62% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and egg has 99% less carbohydrates than paprika - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 26.9 times less sugar than paprika - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both egg and paprika are high in protein. Egg is very similar to egg for protein - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and paprika are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and paprika has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than egg - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both egg and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 14 times more Vitamin A than egg - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than paprika - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 26 times more Vitamin E than egg - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than egg - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg and paprika contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Egg | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both egg and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 309% more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg 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,
| Egg | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 18944 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than paprika per 100 grams.
| Egg | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.453 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 1.558 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 egg or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 100% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Is egg or paprika better for protein?
Both egg and paprika are high in protein. Egg is very similar to egg for protein - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Does egg or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does egg or paprika contain more calcium?
Both egg and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 310% more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does egg or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does egg or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.