Smoked paprika

spices

Smoked paprika

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 2.5

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve1 caution0 avoid
Is Smoked paprika Healthy?

Yes — Smoked paprika is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Smoked paprika contains approximately 0.6g net carbs per teaspoon. Pure spice with no additives or sugars. Adds depth to keto dishes without carb impact.

Vegan9/10APPROVED

Smoked paprika is made from smoked and ground red peppers. Completely plant-based with no animal ingredients or derivatives.

Paleo8/10APPROVED

Smoked paprika is ground dried peppers (nightshade) with smoke flavoring. No grains, legumes, or problematic additives. Provides antioxidants and capsaicin. Verify no added sugar or fillers.

Mediterranean9/10APPROVED

Smoked paprika is a traditional Mediterranean spice, especially in Spanish cuisine. Minimally processed from dried peppers. Adds depth without salt or sugar. Core to Mediterranean flavor profiles.

Carnivore5/10CAUTION

Smoked paprika is made from dried plant peppers. Plant-derived but used in trace amounts by many practitioners. Strict adherents exclude it.

iStrict protocols exclude all plant spices. Mainstream practitioners often include minimal amounts for flavor.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Smoked paprika is ground dried peppers with smoke flavoring. Quality versions contain only peppers and smoke with no added sugar or additives. Verify label for purity.

Low-FODMAP8/10APPROVED

Monash University has tested paprika and confirmed it is low-FODMAP at standard seasoning portions. Smoked paprika is made from smoked and dried peppers and contains negligible amounts of fermentable carbohydrates, making it safe for the elimination phase of the low-FODMAP diet.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Smoked paprika (ground dried peppers) is typically sodium-free and contains antioxidants (carotenoids). Minimal caloric impact. Excellent DASH-compliant seasoning supporting salt reduction.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Spice with negligible macronutrients; polyphenol-rich and anti-inflammatory. Smoking process adds depth without affecting Zone ratios. Verify no added sugars.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Contains capsaicin and polyphenols with anti-inflammatory effects. Smoking process adds antioxidant compounds. No inflammatory ingredients in pure form. Supports metabolic health. Aligns with anti-inflammatory spice recommendations.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Spice with negligible calories, zero fat, zero sugar. Mild flavor profile—not spicy enough to trigger reflux in most GLP-1 patients. Adds flavor to lean proteins without adding calories or fat.

Controversy Index

Score range: 59/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus2.5Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Smoked paprika

Keto 9/10
  • Low net carbs per serving
  • Pure spice form
  • No added sugars
  • Enhances savory keto dishes
Vegan 9/10
  • Plant pepper-derived
  • 100% plant-based
  • No animal products
Paleo 8/10
  • Nightshade (generally accepted)
  • No grains or legumes
  • Antioxidant content
  • Verify no added sugar
Mediterranean 9/10
  • Traditional Mediterranean ingredient
  • Minimal processing
  • No added salt or sugar
  • Antioxidant-rich
Carnivore 5/10
  • Plant pepper origin
  • Trace quantity usage
  • Minimal carbohydrate content
  • Flavor enhancement only
Whole30 9/10
  • Pure pepper-based spice
  • No added sugar in quality versions
  • Check for additives
Low-FODMAP 8/10
  • Monash-tested and approved
  • Low fermentable carbohydrate content
  • Safe at all reasonable seasoning portions
DASH 8/10
  • Low to negligible sodium
  • Antioxidant content
  • Enhances flavor without salt
Zone 8/10
  • Negligible macronutrient impact
  • Polyphenol-rich antioxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Verify no added sugars
  • capsaicin content
  • polyphenol-rich
  • antioxidant from smoking
  • metabolic support
  • no additives in pure form
  • zero calorie density
  • mild spice level
  • enhances lean protein dishes
  • no fat or sugar
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