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Cayenne pepper vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Cumin

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 732% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cumin contains 33 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 2081µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cumin contains 64µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Selenium +69.2%
Contains more Calcium +529.1%
Contains more Iron +750.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.3%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Selenium +69.2%
Contains more Calcium +529.1%
Contains more Iron +750.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.3%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%

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 A +3176.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +795.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +892.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.2%
Contains more Folate +960%
Contains more Vitamin K +1387%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 A +3176.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +795.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +892.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.2%
Contains more Folate +960%
Contains more Vitamin K +1387%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Equal in Water - 8.06
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 Carbs +28%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +410.5%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +410.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 12.01g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 17.27g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 56.63g 44.24g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 10.34g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 27.2g 10.5g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 7.8mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 152mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 293mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 2014mg 1788mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 168mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.373mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 2mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 8.8µg 5.2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1270IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 64µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 3.33mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 7.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.327mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.579mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.435mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 10µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 5.4µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.279g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
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)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.