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Paprika is a ground spice made from dried peppers. The figures here are drawn from literature sources and describe the dried, powdered form. Per 100g, paprika provides 35g of fibre, 14g of protein and 13g of fat. It also contains vitamin A, at 4926µg retinol equivalent per 100g.

Fibre supports normal bowel function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision and immune function. Paprika is generally used in small amounts as a seasoning, so the amount of nutrients it contributes to a meal will be much lower than the values shown per 100g. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Fat

13g

of which saturates

2.1g

of which sugars

10g

Fibre

35g

Protein

14g

Salt

0.17g

Alcohol

0g

Water

11g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

4926µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

1mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.33mg

Riboflavin (B2)

1.2mg

Niacin (B3)

10mg

Vitamin B6

2.1mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

49µg

Calcium

229mg

Iron

21mg

Magnesium

178mg

Phosphorus

314mg

Potassium

2280mg

Sodium

68mg

Zinc

4.3mg

Copper

0.71mg

Selenium

6µg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published