Paprika

Paprika

Paprika is an antioxidant-rich spice which comes from a mild red pepper - Capsicum annum.

The peppers used in paprika are grown in Hungary, Spain, South America, and California. Paprika is the main flavor in Hungarian cooking, including dishes such as Goulash and Chicken Paprikash.

Paprika is brilliant red and ranges from sweet and mild to hot. American Paprika is the most bland, while Hungarian Paprika has the greatest range of flavor.

In addition to it's high antioxidant score, paprika is an excellent source of beta carotene and also contains two unique, disease-fighting phytonutrients - capsanthin and beta cryptoxanthin.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=17,919

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Store in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) PAPRIKA

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 8.44

Calories: 6

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.26 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.17 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	18 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.1 g	*
Sugars	0.21 g	*
Fiber	0.75 g	*
Protein	0.3 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	1054.7 IU	21%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.6 IU	2%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	1.6 mg	2%
Folate	2.1 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.31 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.5 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.47 mg	3%
Magnesium	3.7 mg	1%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorous	6.9 mg	1%
Potassium	46.9 mg	1%
Selenium	0.08 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.68 mg	0%
Zinc	0.08 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	553.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	158.5 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	263.1 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).