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Chili pepper vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chili pepper and Cumin

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 817% more than Chili pepper.
  • Chili pepper has 19 times more Vitamin C than Cumin. While Chili pepper has 143.7mg of Vitamin C, Cumin has only 7.7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 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 less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +6550%
Contains more Iron +6342.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1491.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1060.5%
Contains more Potassium +455.3%
Contains more Zinc +1746.2%
Contains more Copper +572.1%
Contains more Manganese +1682.4%
Contains more Selenium +940%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +6550%
Contains more Iron +6342.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1491.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1060.5%
Contains more Potassium +455.3%
Contains more Zinc +1746.2%
Contains more Copper +572.1%
Contains more Manganese +1682.4%
Contains more Selenium +940%

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +992.1%
Contains more Protein +852.4%
Contains more Fats +4961.4%
Contains more Carbs +402.2%
Contains more Other +786%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Water +992.1%
Contains more Protein +852.4%
Contains more Fats +4961.4%
Contains more Carbs +402.2%
Contains more Other +786%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili pepper Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 1.87g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.44g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 8.81g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 40kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 5.3g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 1.5g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 14mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 1.03mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 23mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 43mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 322mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 9mg 168mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.129mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.187mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0.5µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 952IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.69mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 143.7mg 7.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.435mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 10µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 5.4µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 1.535g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
66%
Chili pepper
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.