Cinnamon vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and paprika:
- Both cinnamon and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 3.7 times less sugar than paprika.
- Cinnamon has 5.2 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 14% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 55% |
| Fat | ~ | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 49% more carbohydrates than paprika - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 52% more dietary fiber than paprika - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 3.7 times less sugar than paprika - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 254% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 5.2 times less saturated fat than paprika - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has 322% more Vitamin C than paprika - cinnamon has 3.8mg 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 163 times more Vitamin A than cinnamon - cinnamon has 15ug 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 11 times more Vitamin E than cinnamon - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has 157% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cinnamon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 338% more calcium than paprika - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 154% more iron than cinnamon - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 429% more potassium than cinnamon - cinnamon has 431mg 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,
| Cinnamon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 595 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.044 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cinnamon or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cinnamon and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has 10% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does cinnamon or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cinnamon and paprika are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 50% more carbohydrates than paprika - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or paprika contain more calcium?
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 340% more calcium than paprika - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or paprika contain more iron?
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 150% more iron than cinnamon - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or paprika contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 430% more potassium than cinnamon - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.