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Paprika vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Chia seeds

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Chia seeds 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 Chia seeds. Paprika contains 1.23mg of Vitamin B2, while Chia seeds 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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.2%
Contains more IronIron +173.8%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more FatsFats +138.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Chia seeds
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 Paprika Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 282kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 14.14g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 12.89g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 19.09g 7.72g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 42.12g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 229mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 2280mg 407mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 7.72mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.9g 34.4g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.33mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 314mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 68mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 49254IU 54IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.5mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 6.3µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.17mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 8.83mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 49µg
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 3.33g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.49mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 0.92mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.69mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.2mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.75mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.25mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Chia seeds - 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.