16 Complete Protein Pairings with Paprika

Summary:

• Paprika contains a moderate amount of protein - about 0.3 grams per tsp.
• However, paprika provides only 7 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on methionine and tryptophan.^[1]
• Paprika pairs well with brazil nut, chia seeds, sesame seeds, pili nut or hedge mustard seeds to create a complete protein profile. ^[2] More paprika pairings and detailed analysis below.

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A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

A decent source of supplementary protein, a single teaspoon of paprika contains 0.3 grams of protein, or about 1% of recommended daily values. ^[1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with paprika alone, you will need 154 teaspoons of paprika (354 grams) for an average female, or 184 teaspoons of paprika for males. ^[4] That's about 997 calories.

Full nutritional profile for paprika
USDA Source: Spices, paprika

Macronutrients in 1 tsp (2.3g) of paprika:

Proportionally, paprika does contain abundant amounts of 7 out of the nine essential amino acids. However, paprika is a little short on methionine and tryptophan.^[1]

To have adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids with paprika alone, you will have to eat 187 teaspoons of paprika (430 grams) for an average person. ^[2]

That's about 21% more paprika to compensate for the lack of methionine and tryptophan, compared to the protein requirement alone.

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 tsp (2.3g) of paprika:

1. Brazil Nut
2. Chia Seeds
3. Sesame Seeds
4. Pili Nut
5. Hedge Mustard Seeds
6. Wild Rice
7. Crimini Mushroom
8. Hemp Seeds
9. Pumpkin Seeds
10. Jackfruit
11. Sweet Potatoes
12. Poppy Seeds

1. Mayonnaise
2. Sour Cream
3. Half and Half
4. Heavy Cream

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, brazil nut is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 0.9 tablespoon of brazil nut (7g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.31 to 1:0 for paprika to brazil nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for brazil nut
USDA Source: Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched

Chia seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 0.1 ounce of chia seeds (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.08 to 1:8 for paprika to chia seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for chia seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, chia seeds, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, sesame seed is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 0.7 teaspoon of sesame seeds (2g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.09 to 1:0 for paprika to sesame seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sesame seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted

Pili nut is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.1 teaspoons of pili nut (3g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.12 to 1:0 for paprika to pili nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pili nut
USDA Source: Nuts, pilinuts, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, hedge mustard seed is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.1 tablespoons of hedge mustard seeds (5g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.23 to 1:23 for paprika to hedge mustard seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hedge mustard seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried

Wild rice is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.3 tablespoons of wild rice (14g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.6 to 1:0 for paprika to wild rice by weight.

Full nutritional profile for wild rice
USDA Source: Wild rice, cooked

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, crimini mushroom is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 0.9 cup of crimini mushroom (76g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 3:1 of crimini mushroom to paprika will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for crimini mushroom
USDA Source: Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw

Hemp seed is a great source of protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 0.6 teaspoon of hemp seeds (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.08 to 1:0 for paprika to hemp seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hemp seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, pumpkin seed is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.3 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (5g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.22 to 1:22 for paprika to pumpkin seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt

Jackfruit is low in protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 0.6 cup of jackfruit (93g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:4 to 1:0.04 for paprika to jackfruit by weight.

Full nutritional profile for jackfruit
USDA Source: Jackfruit, raw

Low in protein, sweet potato is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.2 sweetpotatoes of sweet potatoes (155g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:7 to 1:0.14 for paprika to sweet potato by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sweet potatoes
USDA Source: Sweet potato, raw, unprepared

Poppy seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.6 teaspoons of poppy seeds (5g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.2 to 1:20 for paprika to poppy seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for poppy seeds
USDA Source: Spices, poppy seed

Low in protein, mayonnaise is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 2.2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (31g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 1.3:1 of mayonnaise to paprika will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for mayonnaise
USDA Source: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular

Sour cream is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 1.3 tablespoons of sour cream (16g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.7:1 of sour cream to paprika will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, half and half is high in methionine and tryptophan, which is complementary to paprika.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 5.3 teaspoons of half and half (27g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:1.2 to 1:0.6 for paprika to half and half by weight.

Full nutritional profile for half and half
USDA Source: Cream, fluid, half and half

Heavy cream is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine and tryptophan, complementing the profile of paprika.

For example, 10 teaspoons of paprika (23g) and 4 tablespoons of heavy cream (30g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:1.3 to 1:0.04 for paprika to heavy cream by weight.

Full nutritional profile for heavy cream
USDA Source: Cream, fluid, heavy whipping