Balsamic Vinegar vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and paprika:
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than balsamic vinegar.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 69% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 3:97:0 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 56% |
| Fat | ~ | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and balsamic vinegar has 68% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Paprika has 31% less sugar than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Balsamic vinegar has less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 748% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Paprika is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does paprika or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 70% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does paprika or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and balsamic vinegar has 70% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or balsamic vinegar contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 750% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
Does paprika or balsamic vinegar contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
Does paprika or balsamic vinegar contain more potassium?
Paprika is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than balsamic vinegar - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.