Pepper (C. Annuum) · Capsicum annuum
Spices, paprika
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Vegetables36 forms & preparations
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Excellent nutrient density 60/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, paprika delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, paprika come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
56% from carbs
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Carbs 56%54.0 g per serving
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Fat 30%12.9 g per serving
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Protein 15%14.1 g per serving
What Spices, paprika is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.8 g | — |
| Glucose | 2.6 g | — |
| Fructose | 6.7 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 453.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 7,314.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 68.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 172.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,468.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 337.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 47.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 47.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 69.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,603.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 23.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 7,314.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 453.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.1 g | |
| Histidine | 250.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 570.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 920.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 690.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 200.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 610.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 490.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 70.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 750.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 640.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 890.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,850.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 230.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,260.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 780.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 2,310.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 610.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 380.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2,463.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 29.8 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 80.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 49.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 2.5 mg | |
| Choline | 51.5 mg | |
| Betaine | 7.1 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 229.0 mg | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 178.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 314.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 2,280.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 68.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 4.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.7 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg | |
| Selenium | 6.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 175.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 7.7 g | — |
About Spices, paprika
Paprika is the warm red spice ground from dried sweet (and sometimes hot) peppers — the soul of Hungarian and Spanish cooking, from goulash to chorizo. It ranges from sweet and mild to smoky (pimentón) to genuinely fiery, depending on the peppers and the style.
Sprinkled on by the teaspoon it isn't a major calorie source, but because it's concentrated dried pepper, it's surprisingly rich in vitamin A (from carotenoids) and carries vitamin E and antioxidants — more nutrition per gram than most spices, even if you don't eat much of it.
Beyond heat, paprika's real gift is color and a sweet, earthy depth — a dusting brings warmth and a rich red glow to everything from deviled eggs to a pot of stew.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, paprika?
There are 282 calories in 100 g of Spices, paprika, or about 19 calories in 1 tbsp (7 g).
How much protein is in Spices, paprika?
Spices, paprika contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, paprika?
Spices, paprika has 54.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, paprika?
Spices, paprika provides 12.9 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, paprika a good source of?
Spices, paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (274% DV), Vitamin E (199% DV), Vitamin B6 (126% DV), Dietary Fiber (125% DV), Iron (117% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (95% DV) and a good source of Calcium, Folate (B9) and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
