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 A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin K; however, cumin is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 613% more than chili powder spice.
- Chili powder spice has 23 times more vitamin A than cumin. While chili powder spice has 29650IU of vitamin A, cumin has only 1270IU.
- 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 CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2217.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1045.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +381.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1857.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.006 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 17.3mg | 66.36mg | 613% |
| Vitamin E | 38.14mg | 3.33mg | 232% |
| Vitamin A | 1483µg | 64µg | 158% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.094mg | 0.435mg | 128% |
| Sodium | 2867mg | 168mg | 117% |
| Fiber | 34.8g | 10.5g | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 105.7µg | 5.4µg | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.7mg | 3.333mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 330mg | 931mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 149mg | 366mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.327mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 11.6mg | 4.579mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.006g | 3.279g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.628mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 499mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 20.4µg | 5.2µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.211g | 14.04g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.888mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.867mg | 15% |
| Fats | 14.28g | 22.27g | 12% |
| Protein | 13.46g | 17.81g | 9% |
| Choline | 66.5mg | 24.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 7.7mg | 8% |
| Folate | 28µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Fructose | 4.29g | 5% | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 375kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 4.3mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1950mg | 1788mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.462g | 1.535g | 4% |
| Carbs | 49.7g | 44.24g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.9g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.19g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.519g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
201%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 2699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.