Cumin vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cumin and cayenne pepper
- Cumin has more iron, calcium, manganese, and copper; however, cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 807% more than cumin.
- Cayenne pepper contains 9 times less iron than cumin. Cumin contains 66.36mg of iron, while cayenne pepper contains 7.8mg.
- The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 | +140.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +529.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +750.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +892.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +795.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1387% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +960% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.5% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28% |
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Water
~8.05g
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +410.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 7.8mg | 732% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 2081µg | 224% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 29.83mg | 177% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 2.45mg | 155% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 148mg | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 76.4mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 27.2g | 67% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 80.3µg | 62% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 2mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.373mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 152mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.919mg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 8.37g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 293mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 2.75g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 8.701mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.328mg | 25% |
| Folate | 10µg | 106µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.48mg | 21% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 12.01g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 3.26g | 8% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 17.27g | 8% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 2014mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 8.8µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 51.5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 56.63g | 4% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 318kcal | 3% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 10.34g | 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
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221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)