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Answer: No, they’re not directly interchangeable. When comparing paprika to crushed red pepper, it’s important to know that these two spices differ significantly in flavor and heat. Paprika, often made from sweeter peppers, provides color and a mild taste without much heat. Crushed red pepper, made from hotter peppers and seeds, offers a spicy kick. Substituting one for the other can change your dish’s flavor and spice level significantly, as paprika is milder and more about flavor, while crushed red pepper is all about adding heat.

The degree of heat found within peppers, also called pungency or piquancy, is determined by how it measures on the Scoville scale, recorded in Scoville Heat Units (SHU).