Ginger vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and paprika:
- Both ginger and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Ginger has 67% less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than ginger.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and paprika are high in calories. Ginger has 19% more calories than paprika - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 55% |
| Fat | 13% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both ginger and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 33% more carbohydrates than paprika - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 148% more dietary fiber than ginger - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 67% less sugar than paprika - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 57% more protein than ginger - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger has 0.7mg 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 1230 times more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug 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 more Vitamin E than ginger - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both ginger and paprika contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Ginger | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 101% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has a little more iron (7%) than ginger by weight - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.706 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 ginger or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and paprika are high in calories. Ginger has 20% more calories than paprika - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does ginger or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both ginger and paprika are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 30% more carbohydrates than paprika - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or paprika contain more calcium?
Both ginger and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 100% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does ginger or paprika contain more iron?
Both ginger and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has a little more iron ( 10%) than ginger by weight - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does ginger or paprika contain more potassium?
Both ginger and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.