Spices & herbs

Spices, paprika

FDC 171329tsp (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 98 · +5 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, paprika ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 98 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 7 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (273% DV), an excellent source of vitamin e (194% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (125% DV). Most of its 282 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.1 g · 15%Carb 54 g · 56%Fat 12.9 g · 30%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories282 kcal14%
Total fat13 g17%
Saturated fat2.1 g11%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium68 mg3%
Carbohydrate54 g20%
Dietary fiber35 g125%
Sugars10 g
Protein14 g28%
Potassium2280 mg49%
Calcium229 mg18%
Iron21 mg117%
Magnesium178 mg42%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin A2460 µg273%
Vitamin E29 mg194%

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FDC 171329

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A273% DV
Vitamin E194% DV
Dietary fiber125% DV
Iron117% DV
Potassium49% DV
Magnesium42% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density98 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g35 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g68 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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