Flax seeds vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flax seeds and paprika different?
- Flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus, while paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
- Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 274% more than flax seeds.
- Flax seeds contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than paprika. Flax seeds contain 1.644mg of vitamin B1, while paprika contains 0.33mg.
Seeds, flaxseed and Spices, paprika 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +303.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +398.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9287.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +664% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1767.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
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 | +344.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +42% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +557.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2463µg | 274% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 21.14mg | 193% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 29.1mg | 192% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 7.766g | 140% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 2.141mg | 128% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.33mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 1.23mg | 82% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 80.3µg | 63% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.713mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 178mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 314mg | 47% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 12.89g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 10.06mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 2280mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.59mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 6.3µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 2.51mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 34.9g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 1.695g | 15% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 282kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 87µg | 49µg | 10% |
| Fructose | 0g | 6.71g | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 53.99g | 8% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 14.14g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 2.14g | 7% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 51.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 229mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 4.33mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
62%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
193%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)