Good source
Protein
14.4 g · 29% DV target
A vibrant, mild-mannered spice ground from dried peppers, sweet paprika offers a rich earthy sweetness and serves as a significant source of plant-based pigments.
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 .5
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 .9
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 .10
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
14.4 g · 29% DV target
12.9 g · 17% DV target
23.3 g · 8% DV target
27.9 g · 100% DV target
21.8 g · 44% DV target
2746 μg · 305% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture to preserve flavor and color.
May help prolong flavor and shelf life, especially in warm climates.
Dried spices have low weight-to-flavor ratios, reducing transport emissions per serving.
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.