Food guide

Smoked Paprika

Pimentón: paprika dried over oak smoke, used in Spanish cooking for colour and a barbecue note.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of smoked paprika for fair comparison. Typical serving: 2 g — 6 kcal per 2 g serving.

Nutrition information for Smoked Paprika
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (2 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	300 kcal	6 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	15 g	0.3 g	5 g
Carbohydrate	55 g	1.1 g	18.3 g
Fat	15 g	0.3 g	5 g
Fibre	35 g	0.7 g	11.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of smoked paprika, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Smoked Paprika
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (2 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2463 µg	49.3 µg	274%
Vitamin C	0.9 mg	0.018 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	29.1 mg	0.58 mg	194%
Vitamin K	80.3 µg	1.6 µg	67%
Thiamin	0.33 mg	0.007 mg	28%
Riboflavin	1.2 mg	0.024 mg	92%
Niacin	10.1 mg	0.2 mg	63%
Vitamin B6	2.1 mg	0.042 mg	124%
Folate	49 µg	0.98 µg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	2.5 mg	0.05 mg	50%
Choline	51.5 mg	1 mg	9%
Minerals
Calcium	229 mg	4.6 mg	18%
Iron	21.1 mg	0.42 mg	117%
Magnesium	178 mg	3.6 mg	42%
Phosphorus	314 mg	6.3 mg	25%
Potassium	2280 mg	45.6 mg	49%
Sodium	68 mg	1.4 mg	3%
Zinc	4.3 mg	0.086 mg	39%
Selenium	6.3 µg	0.13 µg	11%
Copper	0.71 mg	0.014 mg	79%
Manganese	1.6 mg	0.032 mg	70%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, paprika

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat smoked paprika?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Pimentón: paprika dried over oak smoke, used in Spanish cooking for colour and a barbecue note.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Potato, Eggs, Chicken.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.