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

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Important differences between Turmeric and Chili powder spice

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, and Iron, however, Chili powder spice has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 787% more.
  • Turmeric has 3 times more Iron than Chili powder spice. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Chili powder spice has 17.3mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, chili 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 +217.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1064.7%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +229%
Equal in Phosphorus - 300
Equal in Potassium - 1950
Equal in Zinc - 4.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 99% 649% 107% 129% 173% 374% 118% 334% 222% 112%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1064.7%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +229%
Equal in Phosphorus - 300
Equal in Potassium - 1950
Equal in Zinc - 4.3

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 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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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%
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 Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +339.4%
Contains more Other +66.8%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +339.4%
Contains more Other +66.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +213.2%
Contains more Glucose +463.2%
Contains more Fructose +853.3%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +213.2%
Contains more Glucose +463.2%
Contains more Fructose +853.3%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turmeric Chili powder spice
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
23%
Turmeric
322%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
231%
Chili powder spice

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/nutrients

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

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