Paprika vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and potassium.
- Maple syrup has 304.7 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than maple syrup.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has a little more calories (8%) than maple syrup by weight - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 15:56:30 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 100% |
| Fat | 30% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both maple syrup and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Maple syrup has 24% more carbohydrates than paprika - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and paprika has 83% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 352 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maple syrup has 304.7 times less saturated fat than paprika - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than maple syrup - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than maple syrup - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than maple syrup - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both paprika and maple syrup contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Paprika | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 125% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 191 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 975% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and paprika are high in calories. Paprika has a little more calories ( 10%) than maple syrup by weight - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does maple syrup or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both maple syrup and paprika are high in carbohydrates. maple syrup has 20% more carbohydrates than paprika - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or paprika contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 130% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 191 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does maple syrup or paprika contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 980% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.