Cumin vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and paprika:
- Both cumin and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has 3.6 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than cumin.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and paprika are high in calories. Cumin has 33% more calories than paprika - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 55% |
| Fat | 46% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Paprika has 22% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 232% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin has 3.6 times less sugar than paprika - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and paprika are high in protein. Cumin has 26% more protein than paprika - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 756% more Vitamin C than paprika - cumin has 7.7mg 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 37 times more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug 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 774% more Vitamin E than cumin - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than cumin - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cumin and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cumin | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and paprika are high in calcium. Cumin has 307% more calcium than paprika - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and paprika are high in iron. Cumin has 214% more iron than paprika - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cumin | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 3.103 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 cumin or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and paprika are high in calories. Cumin has 30% more calories than paprika - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does cumin or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and paprika are high in carbohydrates. paprika has 20% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or paprika contain more calcium?
Both cumin and paprika are high in calcium. Cumin has 310% more calcium than paprika - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does cumin or paprika contain more iron?
Both cumin and paprika are high in iron. Cumin has 210% more iron than paprika - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does cumin or paprika contain more potassium?
Both cumin and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.