Worcestershire Sauce vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Worcestershire Sauce and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
worcestershire sauce
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in worcestershire sauce and paprika:
- Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than worcestershire sauce.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, dietary fiber and protein.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 73% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, worcestershire sauce is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Worcestershire sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for paprika, 15:55:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Worcestershire Sauce | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 55% |
| Fat | ~ | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and worcestershire sauce has 64% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Paprika and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Worcestershire sauce has less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 491 times more Vitamin A than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 362 times more Vitamin E than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Worcestershire Sauce | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium. Paprika has 114% more calcium than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in iron. Paprika has 299% more iron than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Paprika has 185% more potassium than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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,
| Worcestershire Sauce | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 48 UG | 18944 UG |
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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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does paprika or worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 70% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Does paprika or worcestershire sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and worcestershire sauce has 60% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium. Paprika has 110% more calcium than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does paprika or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in iron. Paprika has 300% more iron than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does paprika or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Both paprika and worcestershire sauce are high in potassium. Paprika has 190% more potassium than worcestershire sauce - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.