Oregano vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and paprika:
- Both oregano and paprika are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has 60% less sugar than paprika.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oregano contains more folate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and paprika are high in calories. Oregano is very similar to oregano for calories - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 55% |
| Fat | ~ | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oregano and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 28% more carbohydrates than paprika - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 22% more dietary fiber than paprika - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano has 60% less sugar than paprika - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both oregano and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 57% more protein than oregano - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - oregano has 2.3mg 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 27 times more Vitamin A than oregano - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both oregano and paprika are high in Vitamin E. Paprika has 59% more Vitamin E than oregano - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 674% more Vitamin K than paprika - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oregano contains more folate. Both oregano and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Oregano | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both oregano and paprika are high in calcium. Oregano has 597% more calcium than paprika - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both oregano and paprika are high in iron. Oregano has 74% more iron than paprika - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - oregano has 1260mg 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,
| Oregano | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both oregano and paprika contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Oregano | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.748 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 oregano or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and paprika are high in calories. Oregano is quite similar to oregano for calories - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does oregano or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oregano and paprika are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 30% more carbohydrates than paprika - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or paprika contain more calcium?
Both oregano and paprika are high in calcium. Oregano has 600% more calcium than paprika - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does oregano or paprika contain more iron?
Both oregano and paprika are high in iron. Oregano has 70% more iron than paprika - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does oregano or paprika contain more potassium?
Both oregano and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.