Garlic Powder vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Garlic Powder and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
garlic powder
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in garlic powder and paprika:
- Both garlic powder and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Garlic powder has 3.2 times less sugar than paprika.
- Garlic powder has 7.5 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than garlic powder.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in calories. Garlic powder has 17% more calories than paprika - garlic powder has 331 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, garlic powder is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Garlic powder has a macronutrient ratio of 18:80:2 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Garlic Powder | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 56% |
| Fat | 2% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Garlic powder has 35% more carbohydrates than paprika - garlic powder has 72.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 288% more dietary fiber than garlic powder - garlic powder has 9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Garlic powder has 3.2 times less sugar than paprika - garlic powder has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in protein. Garlic powder has 17% more protein than paprika - garlic powder has 16.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Garlic powder has 7.5 times less saturated fat than paprika - garlic powder has 0.25g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Garlic powder and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - garlic powder has 1.2mg 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 more Vitamin A than garlic powder - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 42 times more Vitamin E than garlic powder - garlic powder has 0.67mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than garlic powder - garlic powder has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both garlic powder and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Garlic Powder | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.435 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.141 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.796 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.743 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.654 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 190% more calcium than garlic powder - garlic powder has 79mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 274% more iron than garlic powder - garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Garlic Powder | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Garlic Powder | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.143 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.143 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does garlic powder or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both garlic powder and paprika are high in calories. Garlic powder has 20% more calories than paprika - garlic powder has 331 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does garlic powder or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both garlic powder and paprika are high in carbohydrates. garlic powder has 40% more carbohydrates than paprika - garlic powder has 72.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does garlic powder or paprika contain more calcium?
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 190% more calcium than garlic powder - garlic powder has 79mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does garlic powder or paprika contain more iron?
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 270% more iron than garlic powder - garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does garlic powder or paprika contain more potassium?
Both garlic powder and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.