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Paprika (spice)

Salt, spices and flavours 358 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Paprika (spice) provides 358 kcal (1,490 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of iron (24 mg), potassium (2,340 mg) and dietary fibre (20.9 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Salt, spices and flavours” category (“Various” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 7 · foods high in iron No. 7 · sources of potassium
Paprika (spice)

The essentials for 100 g

Protein14.8 g 30%
Fat13 g 19%
Carbohydrates34.9 g 13%
Dietary fibre20.9 g 70%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy358 kcal (1,490 kJ)C18%
Protein14.8 gA30%
Fat13 gA19%
of which saturated fat2.1 gA11%
of which polyunsaturated8.4 gAn/a
of which omega-3n/an/a
Carbohydrates34.9 gA13%
of which sugars33.2 gA37%
Dietary fibre20.9 gA70%
Water9.3 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium180 mgA23%
Iron24 mgA171%
Magnesium190 mgA51%
Phosphorus350 mgA50%
Potassium2,340 mgA117%
Sodium34 mgA1%
Zinc4.1 mgA41%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate0 µgA0%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein30%
Fat19%
Carbohydrates13%
Dietary fibre70%
Iron171%
Potassium117%
Magnesium51%
Phosphorus50%
Zinc41%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Ginger, root, raw+ 13.7 g+ 11.9 g+ 325 kcal
vs Salt, sea salt, standard, white, without iodine and fluoride added+ 14.8 g+ 13 g+ 358 kcal
vs Vinegar+ 14.7 g+ 13 g+ 337 kcal
vs Agar Agar+ 12.4 g+ 12.8 g+ 198 kcal

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Within the “Various” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Paprika (spice)?
100 g of Paprika (spice) provides 358 kcal, i.e. 1,490 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Paprika (spice)?
100 g provides 14.8 g of protein, i.e. 30% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for iron content?
With 24 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 7th in our iron content ranking, out of 1,121 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Paprika (spice)?
100 g contains 13 g of fat, of which 2.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Paprika (spice)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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