Walnut vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Walnut and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
walnut
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in walnut and paprika:
- Both walnut and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, walnut contains more folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than walnut.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
- Walnut has 75% less sugar than paprika.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both walnut and paprika are high in calories. Walnut has 132% more calories than paprika - walnut has 654 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, walnut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Walnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:8:84 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Walnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 55% |
| Fat | 84% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and walnut has 75% less carbohydrates than paprika - walnut has 13.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both walnut and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 421% more dietary fiber than walnut - walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Walnut has 75% less sugar than paprika - walnut has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both walnut and paprika are high in protein. Walnut has a little more protein (8%) than paprika by weight - walnut has 15.2g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Walnut is high in saturated fat and paprika has 65% less saturated fat than walnut - walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Walnut and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - walnut has 1.3mg 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 2462 times more Vitamin A than walnut - walnut has 1ug 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 40 times more Vitamin E than walnut - walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than walnut - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, walnut contains more folate. Both walnut and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Walnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.341 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both walnut and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 134% more calcium than walnut - walnut has 98mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both walnut and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 626% more iron than walnut - walnut has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both walnut and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 417% more potassium than walnut - walnut has 441mg 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,
| Walnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, walnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 9.08 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 9.08 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, walnut has more linoleic acid than paprika per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.063 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 38.093 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 38.156 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 walnut or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both walnut and paprika are high in calories. Walnut has 130% more calories than paprika - walnut has 654 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does walnut or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and walnut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - walnut has 13.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does walnut or paprika contain more calcium?
Both walnut and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 130% more calcium than walnut - walnut has 98mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does walnut or paprika contain more iron?
Both walnut and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 630% more iron than walnut - walnut has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does walnut or paprika contain more potassium?
Both walnut and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 420% more potassium than walnut - walnut has 441mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.