Chili pepper vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chili pepper and cinnamon different?
- Chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin K, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 751% higher.
- Chili pepper contains 38 times more vitamin C than cinnamon. While chili pepper contains 143.7mg of vitamin C, cinnamon contains only 3.8mg.
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground are the varieties used in this article.
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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 SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7057.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +707.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +603.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9240.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +520% |
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 | +3681.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +236.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +122.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +731.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +814.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +318.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +925% |
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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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 17.466mg | 751% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 53.1g | 206% |
| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 3.8mg | 155% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1002mg | 99% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 8.32mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.158mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 80.59g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.339mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 31.2µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.83mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 2.32mg | 11% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 247kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 3.1µg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 3.99g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.358mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 431mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.332mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.345g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.068g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 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
58%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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.