Cumin vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cumin and chili powder spice
- Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium; however, chili powder spice is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 613% more than chili powder spice.
- Cumin has 3 times more calcium than chili powder spice. While cumin has 931mg of calcium, chili powder spice has only 330mg.
- Cumin has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin 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.
| 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% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.2% |
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +381.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1857.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
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 | -37.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +337.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.2% |
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 | 66.36mg | 17.3mg | 613% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 38.14mg | 232% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 1483µg | 158% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 2.094mg | 128% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 2867mg | 117% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 34.8g | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 105.7µg | 84% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.7mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 330mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 149mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.94mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 11.6mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 8.006g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.25mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 300mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 20.4µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 3.211g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.888mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 14.28g | 12% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 13.46g | 9% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 66.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Folate | 10µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Fructose | 4.29g | 5% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 282kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 1950mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 2.462g | 4% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 49.7g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 14.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 7.19g | 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
44%
201%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
231%
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.