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Paprika vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Seed

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Seed is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Paprika is 191% higher.
  • Paprika contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Seed. Paprika contains 1.23mg of Vitamin B2, while Seed contains 0.17mg.

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

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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
Seed
Seed
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Potassium +460.2%
Contains more Calcium +175.5%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +776.2%
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Potassium +460.2%
Contains more Calcium +175.5%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +776.2%
Equal in Zinc - 4.58

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
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +91111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.9%
Equal in Folate - 49
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +91111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.9%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
3
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
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
Seed
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
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +138.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.7%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.