Ginger vs. Paprika

Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Paprika


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of ginger versus paprika (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and paprika:

  • Both ginger and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Ginger has 67% less sugar than paprika.
  • Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than ginger.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of ginger and paprika is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both ginger and paprika are high in calories. Ginger has 19% more calories than paprika - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, ginger is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Ginger Paprika
Protein 12% 14%
Carbohydrates 75% 55%
Fat 13% 31%
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carbohydrates

Both ginger and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 33% more carbohydrates than paprika - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both ginger and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 148% more dietary fiber than ginger - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Ginger has 67% less sugar than paprika - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Both ginger and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 57% more protein than ginger - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Ginger and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Ginger and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 1230 times more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than ginger - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both ginger and paprika contain significant amounts of niacin.

Ginger Paprika
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.33 MG
Riboflavin 0.17 MG 1.23 MG
Niacin 9.62 MG 10.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.477 MG 2.51 MG
Vitamin B6 0.626 MG 2.141 MG
Folate 13 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both ginger and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 101% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

iron

Both ginger and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has a little more iron (7%) than ginger by weight - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both ginger and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Ginger Paprika
beta-carotene 18 UG 26162 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 595 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 18944 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.

Ginger Paprika
alpha linoleic acid 0.223 G 0.453 G
Total 0.223 G 0.453 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.

Ginger Paprika
linoleic acid 0.706 G 7.314 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.047 G
Total 0.706 G 7.361 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .

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FAQ

Does ginger or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both ginger and paprika are high in calories. Ginger has 20% more calories than paprika - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.

Does ginger or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both ginger and paprika are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 30% more carbohydrates than paprika - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

Does ginger or paprika contain more calcium?
Both ginger and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 100% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

Does ginger or paprika contain more iron?
Both ginger and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has a little more iron ( 10%) than ginger by weight - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

Does ginger or paprika contain more potassium?
Both ginger and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.