Hemp Seeds vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and paprika:
- Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has 5.8 times less sugar than paprika.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has 53% less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than hemp seed.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in calories. Hemp seed has 96% more calories than paprika - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for paprika, 15:55:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 55% |
| Fat | 73% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 84% less carbohydrates than paprika - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 773% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seed has 5.8 times less sugar than paprika - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in protein. Hemp seed has 123% more protein than paprika - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Paprika has 53% less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg 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 2462 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 35 times more Vitamin E than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than hemp seed - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both hemp seeds and paprika contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Hemp Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 227% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 166% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg 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,
| Hemp Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 26162 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 18944 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than paprika per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.312 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 27.771 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in calories. Hemp seed has 100% more calories than paprika - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does hemp seeds or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 80% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or paprika contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 230% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or paprika contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 170% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or paprika contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.