Flaxseeds vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and paprika:
- Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Flaxseed has 5.6 times less sugar than paprika.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than flaxseed.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in calories. Flaxseed has 89% more calories than paprika - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 55% |
| Fat | 66% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 47% less carbohydrates than paprika - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 28% more dietary fiber than flaxseed - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Flaxseed has 5.6 times less sugar than paprika - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in protein. Flaxseed has 29% more protein than paprika - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Paprika has 42% less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg 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 flaxseed - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 92 times more Vitamin E than flaxseed - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than flaxseed - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both flaxseeds and paprika contain significant amounts of folate.
| Flaxseeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 11% more calcium than paprika - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 269% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 180% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Flaxseeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 651 UG | 18944 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both flaxseeds and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Flaxseeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.052 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 5.955 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.
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in calories. Flaxseed has 90% more calories than paprika - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does flaxseeds or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 50% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - flaxseed has 28.9g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does flaxseeds or paprika contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 10% more calcium than paprika - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or paprika contain more iron?
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 270% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or paprika contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 180% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.