Paprika vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and thyme:
- Both paprika and thyme are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than thyme.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Thyme has 3.5 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both paprika and thyme are high in calories. Paprika has 179% more calories than thyme - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 100% |
| Fat | 31% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 55% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both paprika and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 149% more dietary fiber than thyme - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 154% more protein than thyme - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 3.5 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 176 times more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both paprika and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 935% more Vitamin A than thyme - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than thyme - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than thyme - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both paprika and thyme contain significant amounts of folate.
| Paprika | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both paprika and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 77% more calcium than paprika - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both paprika and thyme are high in iron. Paprika has 21% more iron than thyme - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and thyme are high in potassium. Paprika has 274% more potassium than thyme - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg 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,
| Paprika | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both paprika and thyme contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Paprika | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 7.361 G | 0.085 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 paprika or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both paprika and thyme are high in calories. Paprika has 180% more calories than thyme - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does paprika or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or thyme contain more calcium?
Both paprika and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 80% more calcium than paprika - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does paprika or thyme contain more iron?
Both paprika and thyme are high in iron. Paprika has 20% more iron than thyme - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does paprika or thyme contain more potassium?
Both paprika and thyme are high in potassium. Paprika has 270% more potassium than thyme - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.