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Chia seeds vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chia seeds and Paprika

  • Chia seeds is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, yet Paprika is richer in Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Paprika is 191% higher.
  • Chia seeds contains 9 times more Selenium than Paprika. Chia seeds contains 55.2µg of Selenium, while Paprika contains 6.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, paprika.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +776.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.2%
Contains more IronIron +173.8%
~equal in Zinc ~4.33mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91111.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more FatsFats +138.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Paprika Opinion
Calories 486kcal 282kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 14.14g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 12.89g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.9mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 42.12g 53.99g Paprika
Magnesium 335mg 178mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 229mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 7.72mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.924mg 0.713mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 4.33mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 314mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 68mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 54IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.5mg 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 2.723mg 1.59mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg 6.3µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.33mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 49µg
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 3.33g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 1.695g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 7.766g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.07mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.49mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.57mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 0.92mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg 0.69mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg 0.2mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.61mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.75mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.25mg Chia seeds
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.453g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Chia seeds
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.