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

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Summary of differences between Chili powder spice and Cumin

  • Chili powder spice has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 613% more than Chili powder spice.
  • Chili powder spice has 23 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cumin. While Chili powder spice has 1483µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cumin has only 64µg.
  • Cumin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, chili powder and Spices, cumin seed.

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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 Copper +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +292.3%
Contains more Calcium +182.1%
Contains more Iron +283.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1788
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +292.3%
Contains more Calcium +182.1%
Contains more Iron +283.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1788

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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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +2234.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1045.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.4%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +1857.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.2%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +2234.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1045.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.4%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +1857.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +56%
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +56%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +337.2%
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.006 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +337.2%

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 Cumin
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 Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 14.9g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 13.46g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 14.28g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 49.7g 44.24g Chili powder spice
Calories 282kcal 375kcal Cumin
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 34.8g 10.5g Chili powder spice
Calcium 330mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 17.3mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 149mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 300mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1950mg 1788mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 4.3mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 1mg 0.867mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 20.4µg 5.2µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 29650IU 1270IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg 64µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg 3.33mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.327mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.579mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.435mg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg 10µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg 5.4µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 3.279g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 2699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.927g)
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 - $4)
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.