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Spearmint vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spearmint and Chili powder spice

  • Chili powder spice is richer than Spearmint in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Chili powder spice is 149% higher.
  • Spearmint contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spearmint, fresh and Spices, chili powder.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.8%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +631.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1225.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +695.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1856.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491%
Contains more OtherOther +484.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.394 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12744%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1932%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Chili powder spice Opinion
Calories 44kcal 282kcal Chili powder spice
Protein 3.29g 13.46g Chili powder spice
Fats 0.73g 14.28g Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 13.3mg 0.7mg Spearmint
Net carbs 1.61g 14.9g Chili powder spice
Carbs 8.41g 49.7g Chili powder spice
Magnesium 63mg 149mg Chili powder spice
Calcium 199mg 330mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 458mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Iron 11.87mg 17.3mg Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g Spearmint
Fiber 6.8g 34.8g Chili powder spice
Copper 0.24mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 1.09mg 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 60mg 300mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 30mg 2867mg Spearmint
Vitamin A 4054IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.118mg 1.7mg Chili powder spice
Selenium 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Folate 105µg 28µg Spearmint
Choline 66.5mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 0.191g 2.462g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.135mg 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.247mg 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.141mg 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.046mg 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.164mg 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.066mg 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spearmint Chili powder spice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Spearmint
300%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 2837mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/nutrients
  2. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.