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 RAE, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+254.7%
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Iron
+144.9%
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Magnesium
+67.8%
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Phosphorus
+25.3%
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Zinc
+89.5%
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Copper
+221.7%
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Potassium
+72.1%
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Sodium
-42.3%
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Calcium
+254.7%
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Iron
+144.9%
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Magnesium
+67.8%
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Phosphorus
+25.3%
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Zinc
+89.5%
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Copper
+221.7%
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Potassium
+72.1%
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Sodium
-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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin K
+24.3%
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Vitamin A
+218900%
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Vitamin E
+18.2%
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Vitamin C
+10814.3%
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Vitamin B1
+86.4%
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Vitamin B2
+359.5%
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Vitamin B3
+166.9%
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Vitamin B6
+2233.3%
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Folate
+89.3%
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Vitamin K
+24.3%
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Vitamin A
+218900%
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Vitamin E
+18.2%
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Vitamin C
+10814.3%
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Vitamin B1
+86.4%
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Vitamin B2
+359.5%
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Vitamin B3
+166.9%
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Vitamin B6
+2233.3%
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Folate
+89.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 2.63g | 29.43g |
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Protein | 14.29g | 12.01g |
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Fats | 14.01g | 17.27g |
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Carbs | 55.83g | 56.63g |
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Calories | 325kcal | 318kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 0.79g | g |
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Sugar | 2.76g | 10.34g |
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Fiber | 53.2g | 27.2g |
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Calcium | 525mg | 148mg |
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Iron | 19.1mg | 7.8mg |
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Magnesium | 255mg | 152mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 293mg |
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Potassium | 1170mg | 2014mg |
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Sodium | 52mg | 30mg |
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Zinc | 4.7mg | 2.48mg |
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Copper | 1.2mg | 0.373mg |
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Vitamin A | 19IU | 41610IU |
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Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 29.83mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 76.4mg |
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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 | mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 2.45mg |
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Folate | 56µg | 106µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 80.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.11mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.35mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.63mg | mg |
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Leucine | 0.89mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.7mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.19mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.75mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.29mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
87

388

Mineral Summary Score
231

118

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
86%

72%

Carbohydrates
56%

57%

Fats
65%

80%

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)