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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 A, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chili powder spice is 512% 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% 68% 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% 494% 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 +630.5%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 38.14mg 254%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 2.094mg 149%
Vitamin A 203µg 1483µg 142%
Sodium 30mg 2867mg 123%
Fiber 6.8g 34.8g 112%
Vitamin K 105.7µg 88%
Copper 0.24mg 1mg 84%
Iron 11.87mg 17.3mg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 11.6mg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.94mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 8.006g 51%
Potassium 458mg 1950mg 44%
Selenium 20.4µg 37%
Phosphorus 60mg 300mg 34%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.3mg 29%
Manganese 1.118mg 1.7mg 25%
Fats 0.73g 14.28g 21%
Magnesium 63mg 149mg 20%
Protein 3.29g 13.46g 20%
Folate 105µg 28µg 19%
Carbs 8.41g 49.7g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.25mg 14%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 0.7mg 14%
Calcium 199mg 330mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.888mg 13%
Choline 66.5mg 12%
Calories 44kcal 282kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.191g 2.462g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 3.211g 8%
Fructose 4.29g 5%
Net carbs 1.61g 14.9g N/A
Sugar 7.19g N/A
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0.27mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.141mg 0.36mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.37mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.54mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.18mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
25%
Spearmint
201%
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.