Heavy Cream vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and paprika:
- Both heavy cream and paprika are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Heavy cream has 72% less sugar than paprika.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than heavy cream.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and paprika are high in calories. Heavy cream has 21% more calories than paprika - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for paprika, 15:55:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 55% |
| Fat | 94% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and heavy cream has 95% less carbohydrates than paprika - heavy cream has 2.8g 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 heavy cream - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Heavy cream has 72% less sugar than paprika - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 398% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and paprika has 91% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Paprika has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Paprika has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both heavy cream and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 499% more Vitamin A than heavy cream - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than paprika - heavy cream has 63iu 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 30 times more Vitamin E than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than heavy cream - heavy cream has 3.2ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
| Heavy Cream | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 247% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 210 times more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 23 times more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg 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,
| Heavy Cream | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more dpa than paprika per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.453 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 1.341 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and paprika are high in calories. Heavy cream has 20% more calories than paprika - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does heavy cream or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and heavy cream has 100% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - heavy cream has 2.8g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does heavy cream or paprika contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 250% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 210 times more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does heavy cream or paprika contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 23 times more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.