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Garlic powder vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garlic powder and Cayenne pepper

  • Garlic powder is higher in Selenium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
  • Garlic powder has 3 times more Selenium than Cayenne pepper. While Garlic powder has 23.9µg of Selenium, Cayenne pepper has only 8.8µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, garlic powder and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +171.6%
Contains more Calcium +87.3%
Contains more Iron +38.1%
Contains more Magnesium +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +104.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +171.6%
Contains more Calcium +87.3%
Contains more Iron +38.1%
Contains more Magnesium +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +104.3%

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 B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4352.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +6266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4352.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +6266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Fats +2265.8%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Other +70.6%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Fats +2265.8%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Other +70.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2291.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4602.2%
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2291.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4602.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 29.43g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 12.01g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 72.73g 56.63g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 318kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g 10.34g Garlic powder
Fiber 9g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 79mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 5.65mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 77mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 414mg 293mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 60mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.99mg 2.48mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.373mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 23.9µg 8.8µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.67mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 1.2mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.328mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 47µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0.4µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 3.26g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder Cayenne pepper
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
53%
Garlic powder
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.