Cayenne pepper vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and onion powder?
- Cayenne pepper is richer than onion powder in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, and manganese.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
- Cayenne pepper has 110 times more vitamin E than onion powder. While cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of vitamin E, onion powder has only 0.27mg.
We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, onion powder types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +159.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
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 | +226.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10948.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1048.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2610.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1858.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1560.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.219 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.31 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1261.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 0µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.27mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.718mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.08mg | 65% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 4.1µg | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 23.4mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 0.31g | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 0.321mg | 52% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 3.9mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 15.2g | 48% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 985mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 1.3mg | 30% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 1.04g | 25% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 384mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.59mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.732mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.219g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.05mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.457mg | 11% |
| Folate | 106µg | 64µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 14.3µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 79.12g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.202g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 322mg | 4% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 10.41g | 3% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 341kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 63.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 6.63g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | 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
221%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
113%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.