Paprika -
is a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and K
1. Paprika Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Paprika
4. Paprika Nutritional Value
5. Paprika Health Benefits
Paprika Facts
History and Origin
Types of Paprika
Types of Paprika
Paprika Nutritional Value
Spices ” Paprika ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 2.3 g – 1 Tablespoon
Spices, paprika
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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6
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0.3%
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Protein
|
g
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0.33
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0.6%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.30
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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1.24
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.8
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%
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Sugars, total
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g
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0.24
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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5
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.49
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2.7%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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4
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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7
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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52
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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2
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.10
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%
|
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.016
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%
|
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Manganese, Mn
|
mg
|
0.037
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%
|
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
|
0.1
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%
|
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Vitamins
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|||
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
0.0
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|
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.008
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%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.028
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%
|
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Niacin (B-3)
|
mg
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0.231
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%
|
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.058
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%
|
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Vitamin (B-6)
|
mg
|
0.049
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%
|
|
Folate (B-9)
|
mcg
|
1
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0.2%
|
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Vitamin (B-12)
|
mcg
|
0.00
|
|
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Vitamin A, RAE
|
mcg
|
%
|
|
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
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0.67
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%
|
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
|
mcg
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0
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|
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
|
mcg
|
1.8
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%
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Lipids
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|||
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Saturated Fatty Acids
|
g
|
0.049
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0.2%
|
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
|
g
|
0.039
|
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
|
g
|
0.179
|
|
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Trans Fatty Acids
|
g
|
0.000
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
|
mcg
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602
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Alpha-Carotene
|
mcg
|
14
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
|
mcg
|
142
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
|
mcg
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436
|
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Paprika Nutritional Value
Paprika Health Benefits
Paprika
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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