Sweet Paprika Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Sweet paprika is a concentrated source of carotenoids (pigments that the body can convert into Vitamin A), which are naturally high in the Capsicum annuum cultivars used for its production .
Because it is a dried and ground spice, paprika provides a dense profile of minerals including potassium, calcium, and magnesium, though these are typically consumed in small culinary quantities.
Paprika and its oleoresin (concentrated extract) are frequently used as natural colouring agents in the food industry to improve the visual appeal of products without the use of synthetic dyes .
Enhancing the flavour of nutrient-dense foods with spices like paprika may improve overall diet quality by encouraging the consumption of a more diverse range of vegetables and whole foods .

Interesting fact

Despite being synonymous with Hungarian cuisine, the peppers used for paprika were only introduced to the region by the Turks in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Standout nutrients

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Vitamin A

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Iron

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

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Dietary fibre

358

kcal per 100g

Protein14.4g

Fat12.9g

Carbs13.1g

Fiber27.9g

Sugar21.8g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat8.09g

Monounsat1.45g

Saturated2.12g

Seasonality

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Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Dried spices have low weight-to-flavor ratios, reducing transport emissions per serving.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Store in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture to preserve flavor and color.

Refrigerate

2+ years

May help prolong flavor and shelf life, especially in warm climates.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

The suitability of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) for alleviating human micronutrient dietary deficiencies: A review - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Food Additives in Ultra-processed Packaged Foods: An Examination of US Household Grocery Store Purchases - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Flavor and Well‐Being: A Comprehensive Review of Food Choices ...

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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