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

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Important differences between Chili powder spice and Turmeric

  • Chili powder spice has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Turmeric has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 787% more.
  • Turmeric is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, chili powder and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +229%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1064.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
Equal in Potassium - 2080
Equal in Zinc - 4.5
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +229%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1064.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
Equal in Potassium - 2080
Equal in Zinc - 4.5

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 +760.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1857%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +688.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
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% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +760.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1857%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +688.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +339.4%
Contains more Other +66.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +19.5%
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% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +339.4%
Contains more Other +66.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +19.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +959%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.006 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +959%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +463.2%
Contains more Fructose +853.3%
Contains more Sucrose +213.2%
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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +463.2%
Contains more Fructose +853.3%
Contains more Sucrose +213.2%

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 Turmeric
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 14.9g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 13.46g 9.68g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 3.25g Chili powder spice
Carbs 49.7g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 282kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 4.29g 0.45g Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 34.8g 22.7g Chili powder spice
Calcium 330mg 168mg Chili powder spice
Iron 17.3mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 149mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 300mg 299mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 1950mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 2867mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.3mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 1mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.7mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 20.4µg 6.2µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 29650IU 0IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg 0µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg 4.43mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.7mg
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.058mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.15mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 1.35mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg 0.542mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.107mg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg 20µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg 13.4µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.27mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.63mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.36mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.13mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.37mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.54mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.18mg 0.15mg Chili powder spice
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 0.449g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 0.756g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g 0.003g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chili powder spice Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 2840mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.