is paprika same as chili powder
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Paprika is sweet and not hot while chili powder is spicy. Paprika is made from the grinding of dried sweet red bell peppers. In many European countries the name paprika also refers to bell peppers themselves. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Chili powder (also spelled chile powder) is a generic name for any powdered spice mix composed chiefly of chili peppers, most commonly either hot red peppers or cayenne peppers.