Paprika vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and scallion:
- Both scallion and paprika are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
- Scallion has 3.4 times less sugar than paprika.
- Scallion has 65.8 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and scallion has 89% less calories than paprika - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 15:55:30 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 80% |
| Fat | 30% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 86% less carbohydrates than paprika - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 12 times more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion has 3.4 times less sugar than paprika - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 673% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 65.8 times less saturated fat than paprika - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than paprika - scallion has 18.8mg 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 48 times more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug 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 51 times more Vitamin E than scallion - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 158% more Vitamin K than paprika - scallion has 207ug 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 scallion contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 218% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 726% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.07 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 scallion or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than paprika - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does scallion or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or paprika contain more calcium?
Both scallion and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 220% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does scallion or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does scallion or paprika contain more potassium?
Both scallion and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 730% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.