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Paprika vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Paprika and Flax different?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, while Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Paprika covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 274% more than Flax.
  • Paprika contains 94 times more Vitamin E than Flax. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Flax contains 0.31mg.

Spices, paprika and Seeds, flaxseed types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Paprika
Paprika
2
:
8
Flax
Flax
Contains more Iron +268.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains more Selenium +303.2%
Equal in Zinc - 4.34
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Iron +268.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.1%
Contains more Selenium +303.2%
Equal in Zinc - 4.34

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Paprika
Paprika
8
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9287.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +398.2%
Contains more Folate +77.6%
Paprika
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9287.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +398.2%
Contains more Folate +77.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
3
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +86.9%
Contains more Water +61.5%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +227.1%
Paprika
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +86.9%
Contains more Water +61.5%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +227.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.9%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
3
:
1
Flax
Flax
Contains more Glucose +557.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +42%
Paprika
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +557.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +42%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Flax
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Flax Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 1.58g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 18.29g Flax
Fats 12.89g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 53.99g 28.88g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 534kcal Flax
Fructose 6.71g 0g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 34.9g 27.3g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 255mg Flax
Iron 21.14mg 5.73mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 314mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 2280mg 813mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 4.33mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.713mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 1.59mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 6.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.31mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.6mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.161mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.08mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.985mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.473mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 80.3µg 4.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.49mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.92mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.69mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.2mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.75mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.25mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 2.14g 3.663g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Flax
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
415%
Paprika
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.