Granola vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Granola and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granola
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granola and paprika:
- Both paprika and granola are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than granola.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and granola are high in calories. Granola has 73% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and granola has 489 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granola is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Granola has a macronutrient ratio of 11:44:45 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granola | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 55% |
| Fat | 45% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both paprika and granola are high in carbohydrates. Paprika is very similar to granola for carbohydrates - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both paprika and granola are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 292% more dietary fiber than granola - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granola has 8.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Paprika has 48% less sugar than granola - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and granola has 19.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both paprika and granola are high in protein. Paprika is very similar to granola for protein - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and granola has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Paprika has 46% less saturated fat than granola - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granola has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both granola and paprika are low in trans fat - granola has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granola has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 2462 times more Vitamin A than granola - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granola has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both paprika and granola are high in Vitamin E. Paprika has 162% more Vitamin E than granola - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granola has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than granola - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granola has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both granola and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Granola | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.548 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.354 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 2.739 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.752 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both paprika and granola are high in calcium. Paprika has 201% more calcium than granola - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
iron
Both paprika and granola are high in iron. Paprika has 435% more iron than granola - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and granola are high in potassium. Paprika has 323% more potassium than granola - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and granola has 539mg 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,
| Granola | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 137 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both granola and paprika contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Granola | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.611 G | 0.453 G |
| EPA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.613 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both granola and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Granola | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.194 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 7.247 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
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.
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FAQ
Does paprika or granola contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and granola are high in calories. Granola has 70% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and granola has 489 calories.
Does paprika or granola have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both paprika and granola are high in carbohydrates. paprika is very similar to granola for carbohydrates - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or granola contain more calcium?
Both paprika and granola are high in calcium. Paprika has 200% more calcium than granola - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
Does paprika or granola contain more iron?
Both paprika and granola are high in iron. Paprika has 440% more iron than granola - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
Does paprika or granola contain more potassium?
Both paprika and granola are high in potassium. Paprika has 320% more potassium than granola - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.