Basil vs. Paprika

Nutrition comparison of Basil and Paprika


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

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

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

  • Both paprika and basil are high in Vitamin A, calcium, iron and potassium.
  • Basil has 33.4 times less sugar than paprika.
  • Basil has 51.2 times less saturated fat than paprika.
  • Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
  • Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of basil 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: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Paprika is high in calories and basil has 92% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.

Basil Paprika
Protein 43% 14%
Carbohydrates 32% 55%
Fat 24% 31%
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carbohydrates

Paprika is high in carbohydrates and basil has 95% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 20 times more dietary fiber than basil - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Basil has 33.4 times less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 349% more protein than basil - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Basil has 51.2 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both paprika and basil are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 833% more Vitamin A than basil - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 35 times more Vitamin E than basil - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 417% more Vitamin K than paprika - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Basil Paprika
Thiamin 0.034 MG 0.33 MG
Riboflavin 0.076 MG 1.23 MG
Niacin 0.902 MG 10.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.209 MG 2.51 MG
Vitamin B6 0.155 MG 2.141 MG
Folate 68 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both paprika and basil are high in calcium. Paprika has 29% more calcium than basil - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

iron

Both paprika and basil are high in iron. Paprika has 567% more iron than basil - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both paprika and basil are high in potassium. Paprika has 673% more potassium than basil - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg 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,

Basil Paprika
beta-carotene 3142 UG 26162 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 5650 UG 18944 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 595 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both basil and paprika contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Basil Paprika
alpha linoleic acid 0.316 G 0.453 G
Total 0.316 G 0.453 G

omega 6s

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

Basil Paprika
linoleic acid 0.073 G 7.314 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.047 G
Total 0.073 G 7.361 G



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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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .

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FAQ

Does paprika or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?
Paprika is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.

Is paprika or basil better for protein?
Paprika is a fantastic source of protein and it has 350% more protein than basil - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Does paprika or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

Does paprika or basil contain more calcium?
Both paprika and basil are high in calcium. Paprika has 30% more calcium than basil - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

Does paprika or basil contain more iron?
Both paprika and basil are high in iron. Paprika has 570% more iron than basil - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

Does paprika or basil contain more potassium?
Both paprika and basil are high in potassium. Paprika has 670% more potassium than basil - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.