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

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The main differences between Caraway spice and Chili powder spice

  • Caraway spice is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Chili powder spice is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Chili powder spice is 238% higher.
  • Caraway spice contains 2 times more Calcium than Chili powder spice. Caraway spice contains 689mg of Calcium, while Chili powder spice contains 330mg.
  • Caraway spice contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, caraway seed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
~equal in Iron ~17.3mg
~equal in Copper ~1mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 22% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8068%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 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 ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +101.2%
~equal in Fats ~14.28g
~equal in Carbs ~49.7g
~equal in Water ~10.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 65% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Chili powder spice Opinion
Calories 333kcal 282kcal Caraway spice
Protein 19.77g 13.46g Caraway spice
Fats 14.59g 14.28g Caraway spice
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg Caraway spice
Net carbs 11.9g 14.9g Chili powder spice
Carbs 49.9g 49.7g Caraway spice
Magnesium 258mg 149mg Caraway spice
Calcium 689mg 330mg Caraway spice
Potassium 1351mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Iron 16.23mg 17.3mg Chili powder spice
Sugar 0.64g 7.19g Caraway spice
Fiber 38g 34.8g Caraway spice
Copper 0.91mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 5.5mg 4.3mg Caraway spice
Phosphorus 568mg 300mg Caraway spice
Sodium 17mg 2867mg Caraway spice
Vitamin A 363IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 2.5mg 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.3mg 1.7mg Chili powder spice
Selenium 12.1µg 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 0.25mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 0µg 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Folate 10µg 28µg Chili powder spice
Choline 24.7mg 66.5mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 0.62g 2.462g Caraway spice
Monounsaturated Fat 7.125g 3.211g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.07mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.756mg 0.27mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.39mg Caraway spice
Leucine 1.218mg 0.63mg Caraway spice
Lysine 1.031mg 0.36mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.361mg 0.13mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0.37mg Caraway spice
Valine 1.037mg 0.54mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.55mg 0.18mg Caraway spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice Chili powder spice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Caraway spice
300%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 2850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.842g)
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 ($)
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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.

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