Curry powder vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Curry powder and Cayenne pepper?
- Curry powder is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
- Curry powder's daily need coverage for Manganese is 274% higher.
- Curry powder has 5 times more Selenium than Cayenne pepper. Curry powder has 40.3µg of Selenium, while Cayenne pepper has 8.8µg.
We used Spices, curry powder and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.
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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 | +67.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +358% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +218900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~56.63g
~equal in
Water
~8.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 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 | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +219.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 325kcal | 318kcal |
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| Protein | 14.29g | 12.01g |
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| Fats | 14.01g | 17.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 76.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.63g | 29.43g |
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| Carbs | 55.83g | 56.63g |
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| Magnesium | 255mg | 152mg |
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| Calcium | 525mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 1170mg | 2014mg |
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| Iron | 19.1mg | 7.8mg |
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| Sugar | 2.76g | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 53.2g | 27.2g |
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| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.373mg |
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| Zinc | 4.7mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 293mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 41610IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2081µg |
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| Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 29.83mg |
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| Manganese | 8.3mg | 2mg |
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| Selenium | 40.3µg | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.919mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 8.701mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 2.45mg |
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| Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 106µg |
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| Choline | 64.2mg | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.648g | 3.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.782g | 2.75g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 8.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.11mg |
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| Threonine | 0.35mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.63mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg |
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| Lysine | 0.7mg |
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| Methionine | 0.19mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg |
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| Valine | 0.75mg |
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| Histidine | 0.29mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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
83%
360%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)