Nutritional Yeast vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and paprika:
- Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Nutritional yeast has 53% less saturated fat than paprika.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutritional yeast.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 15% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 56% |
| Fat | 17% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Paprika has 31% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 30% more dietary fiber than nutritional yeast - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 186% more protein than paprika - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutritional yeast has 53% less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutritional yeast - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both nutritional yeast and paprika contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Nutritional Yeast | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 663% more calcium than nutritional yeast - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Paprika has 874% more iron than nutritional yeast - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Paprika has 139% more potassium than nutritional yeast - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Nutritional Yeast or Paprika .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does paprika or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 20% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is paprika or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 190% more protein than paprika - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does paprika or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. paprika has 30% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than nutritional yeast - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does paprika or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Paprika has 870% more iron than nutritional yeast - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does paprika or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both paprika and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Paprika has 140% more potassium than nutritional yeast - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.