Paprika vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and paprika are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than sweet potato.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Sweet potato has 117.8 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Sweet potato has 60% less sugar than paprika.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and sweet potato has 70% less calories than paprika - sweet potato has 86 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 sweet potatoes per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 92% |
| Fat | 31% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and sweet potato has 63% less carbohydrates than paprika - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sweet potatoes and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 10 times more dietary fiber than sweet potato - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potato has 60% less sugar than paprika - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 801% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sweet potato has 117.8 times less saturated fat than paprika - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potatoes and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sweet potatoes and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 247% more Vitamin A than sweet potato - sweet potato has 709ug 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 110 times more Vitamin E than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.8ug 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.
| Paprika | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 663% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both sweet potatoes and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 577% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg 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 | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 8509 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | 7 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 sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.013 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and sweet potato has 70% less calories than paprika - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and sweet potato has 60% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does sweet potatoes or paprika contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 580% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.