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.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 56% |
| Fat | 19% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
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
protein
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 |
Customize your serving size
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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.