Margarine vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Margarine and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
margarine
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in margarine and paprika:
- Both paprika and margarine are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and calories.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Margarine (Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and margarine are high in calories. Margarine has 154% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and margarine has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, margarine is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Margarine has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Margarine | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 55% |
| Fat | 100% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and margarine has 99% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than margarine - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Margarine has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 87 times more protein than margarine - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and margarine has 0.16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Margarine is high in saturated fat and paprika has 86% less saturated fat than margarine - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and margarine has 15.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Margarine is high in trans fat and paprika has less trans fat than margarine - margarine has 14.9g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika and margarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and margarine has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both paprika and margarine are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 201% more Vitamin A than margarine - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and margarine has 819ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both paprika and margarine are high in Vitamin E. Paprika has 223% more Vitamin E than margarine - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika and margarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and margarine has 93ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
| Margarine | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.023 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75 times more calcium than margarine - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 351 times more iron than margarine - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and margarine has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 125 times more potassium than margarine - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and margarine has 18mg 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,
| Margarine | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 610 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, margarine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 2.04 G | 0.453 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 2.046 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, margarine has more linoleic acid than paprika per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.261 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 22.252 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 22.513 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 margarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and margarine are high in calories. Margarine has 150% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and margarine has 717 calories.
Does paprika or margarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and margarine has 100% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or margarine contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 75 times more calcium than margarine - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
Does paprika or margarine contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 351 times more iron than margarine - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and margarine has 0.06mg of iron.
Does paprika or margarine contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 125 times more potassium than margarine - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and margarine has 18mg of potassium.