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Cayenne pepper vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Garlic powder

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Garlic powder is richer in Selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 201 times more Vitamin K than Garlic powder. While Cayenne pepper has 80.3µg of Vitamin K, Garlic powder has only 0.4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, garlic 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.6%

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +551.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19975%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +2265.8%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2291.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4602.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%

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 Garlic powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 318kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Protein 12.01g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 17.27g 0.73g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.2mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 56.63g 72.73g Garlic powder
Magnesium 152mg 77mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 79mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1193mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 5.65mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.43g Garlic powder
Fiber 27.2g 9g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.533mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.48mg 2.99mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 293mg 414mg Garlic powder
Sodium 30mg 60mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.67mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.979mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.141mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.796mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.654mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.4µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 47µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.115g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.178g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Garlic powder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
360%
Cayenne pepper
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)
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.

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.