Nutmeg vs. Paprika

Nutrition comparison of Nutmeg and Paprika


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

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

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

  • Both nutmeg and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Nutmeg has 71% less sugar than paprika.
  • Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutmeg.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of nutmeg 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: Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, 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 nutmeg and paprika are high in calories. Nutmeg has 86% more calories than paprika - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, nutmeg is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Nutmeg has a macronutrient ratio of 4:36:60 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Nutmeg Paprika
Protein 4% 15%
Carbohydrates 36% 56%
Fat 60% 30%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both nutmeg and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Nutmeg is very similar to nutmeg for carbohydrates - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both nutmeg and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 68% more dietary fiber than nutmeg - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Nutmeg has 71% less sugar than paprika - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 142% more protein than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and paprika has 92% less saturated fat than nutmeg - nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Nutmeg and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutmeg has 3mg 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 491 times more Vitamin A than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5ug 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 nutmeg - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutmeg - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Nutmeg Paprika
Thiamin 0.346 MG 0.33 MG
Riboflavin 0.057 MG 1.23 MG
Niacin 1.299 MG 10.06 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 2.51 MG
Vitamin B6 0.16 MG 2.141 MG
Folate 76 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both nutmeg and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 24% more calcium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

iron

Both nutmeg and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 595% more iron than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both nutmeg and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 551% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg 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,

Nutmeg Paprika
beta-carotene 28 UG 26162 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 595 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 18944 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Nutmeg Paprika
linoleic acid 0.35 G 7.314 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.047 G
Total 0.35 G 7.361 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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

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FAQ

Does nutmeg or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both nutmeg and paprika are high in calories. Nutmeg has 90% more calories than paprika - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.

Does nutmeg or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both nutmeg and paprika are high in carbohydrates. nutmeg is very similar to nutmeg for carbohydrates - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

Does nutmeg or paprika contain more calcium?
Both nutmeg and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 20% more calcium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

Does nutmeg or paprika contain more iron?
Both nutmeg and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 600% more iron than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

Does nutmeg or paprika contain more potassium?
Both nutmeg and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 550% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.