Spices (paprika) nutrition facts
Capsicum annuum
100 grams of spices, paprika contain 282 calories, 14 g of protein, 54 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin A (273% DV), vitamin E (194% DV), vitamin B6 (126% DV) and dietary fiber (125% DV). Most of its calories (56%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin A273%
- Vitamin E194%
- Vitamin B6126%
- Dietary fiber125%
- Iron117%
- Riboflavin (B2)95%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2460 µg | 273% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1 mg | 194% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3 µg | 67% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.23 mg | 95% |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.1 mg | 63% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 2.51 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.14 mg | 126% |
| Folate | 49 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 51.5 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% |
| Potassium | 2280 mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 178 mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 314 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4.33 mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.71 mg | 79% |
| Manganese | 1.59 mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 6.3 µg | 11% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2.14 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.7 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.77 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 11.2 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Spices (paprika) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 | 249 | +13% |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 10.1 g | +40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 54 g | 44 g | +23% |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 8.37 g | +54% |
| Dietary fiber | 34.9 g | 19.3 g | +81% |
| Total sugars | 10.3 g | 4.42 g | +133% |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 1237 mg | -95% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171329. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.