Chia Seeds vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and paprika:
- Both chia seeds and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than chia seed.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in calories. Chia seed has 72% more calories than paprika - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Paprika | |
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| Protein | 13% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 55% |
| Fat | 54% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Paprika has 28% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika is very similar to chia seed for dietary fiber - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in protein. Chia seed has 17% more protein than paprika - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Paprika has 36% less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and paprika are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seeds and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chia seed - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 57 times more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than chia seed - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both chia seeds and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Chia Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Chia seed has 176% more calcium than paprika - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 174% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 460% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 17.83 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 17.83 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chia seeds and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chia Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.093 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 5.928 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and paprika are high in calories. Chia seed has 70% more calories than paprika - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does chia seeds or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and paprika are high in carbohydrates. paprika has 30% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or paprika contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Chia seed has 180% more calcium than paprika - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or paprika contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 170% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or paprika contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 460% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.