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Chili powder spice vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chili powder spice and Onion powder

  • Chili powder spice is higher than Onion powder in Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Chili powder spice covers your daily Vitamin E needs 252% more than Onion powder.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion powder is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, chili powder and Spices, onion powder.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +343.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains more Copper +69.5%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 322
Equal in Zinc - 4.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 99% 649% 107% 129% 173% 374% 118% 334% 222% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 116% 147% 81% 138% 87% 10% 111% 197% 170% 78%
Contains more Iron +343.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains more Copper +69.5%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 322
Equal in Zinc - 4.05

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2478%
Contains more Vitamin C +3242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1779% 763% 0% 3% 63% 217% 218% 54% 484% 22% 0% 265%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 78% 115% 19% 7% 44% 166% 48% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2478%
Contains more Vitamin C +3242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +1273.1%
Contains more Water +99.4%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Carbs +59.2%
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 g
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +1273.1%
Contains more Water +99.4%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Carbs +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1489.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2482.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.006 g
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1489.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2482.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +193.2%
Contains more Fructose +156.9%
Contains more Sucrose +409.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
11% 30% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.76 g
Glucose: 2.14 g
Fructose: 4.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
58% 11% 25% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.87 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.36 g
Contains more Glucose +193.2%
Contains more Fructose +156.9%
Contains more Sucrose +409.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili powder spice Onion powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Onion powder Opinion
Net carbs 14.9g 63.92g Onion powder
Protein 13.46g 10.41g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 1.04g Chili powder spice
Carbs 49.7g 79.12g Onion powder
Calories 282kcal 341kcal Onion powder
Fructose 4.29g 1.67g Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g 6.63g Onion powder
Fiber 34.8g 15.2g Chili powder spice
Calcium 330mg 384mg Onion powder
Iron 17.3mg 3.9mg Chili powder spice
Magnesium 149mg 113mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 300mg 322mg Onion powder
Potassium 1950mg 985mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 73mg Onion powder
Zinc 4.3mg 4.05mg Chili powder spice
Copper 1mg 0.59mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg 1.3mg Chili powder spice
Selenium 20.4µg 14.3µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 29650IU 0IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg 0µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 23.4mg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.457mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.08mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 0.321mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg 0.732mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.718mg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg 64µg Onion powder
Vitamin K 105.7µg 4.1µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.06mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg 0.14mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.14mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg 0.22mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.13mg 0.09mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg 0.28mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg 0.17mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg 0.16mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 0.219g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 0.202g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 0.31g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g 0.015g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice Onion powder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
322%
Chili powder spice
41%
Onion powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
113%
Onion powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 2794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/nutrients
  2. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.