Cayenne pepper vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Turmeric
- Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, however, Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 774% higher.
Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, turmeric, ground.
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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.
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Selenium
+41.9%
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Calcium
+13.5%
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Iron
+605.1%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Zinc
+81.5%
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Copper
+248.5%
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Manganese
+890%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
Equal in Potassium - 2080
Equal in Sodium - 27
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Selenium
+41.9%
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Calcium
+13.5%
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Iron
+605.1%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Zinc
+81.5%
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Copper
+248.5%
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Manganese
+890%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
Equal in Potassium - 2080
Equal in Sodium - 27
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+573.4%
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Vitamin C
+10814.3%
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Vitamin B1
+465.5%
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Vitamin B2
+512.7%
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Vitamin B3
+544.5%
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Vitamin B6
+2189.7%
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Folate
+430%
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Vitamin K
+499.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+573.4%
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Vitamin C
+10814.3%
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Vitamin B1
+465.5%
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Vitamin B2
+512.7%
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Vitamin B3
+544.5%
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Vitamin B6
+2189.7%
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Folate
+430%
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Vitamin K
+499.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.1%
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Fats
+431.4%
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Carbs
+18.6%
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Water
+59.6%
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+17.2%
Protein:
12.01 g
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17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
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8.05 g
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6.04 g
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9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
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7.08 g
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Protein
+24.1%
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Fats
+431.4%
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Carbs
+18.6%
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+59.6%
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+17.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+512.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1007.1%
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Saturated Fat
-43.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.37 g
Saturated Fat:
1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.756 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+512.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1007.1%
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Saturated Fat
-43.6%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.43g | 44.44g |
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| Protein | 12.01g | 9.68g |
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| Fats | 17.27g | 3.25g |
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| Carbs | 56.63g | 67.14g |
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| Calories | 318kcal | 312kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.45g |
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| Sugar | 10.34g | 3.21g |
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| Fiber | 27.2g | 22.7g |
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| Calcium | 148mg | 168mg |
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| Iron | 7.8mg | 55mg |
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| Magnesium | 152mg | 208mg |
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| Phosphorus | 293mg | 299mg |
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| Potassium | 2014mg | 2080mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.373mg | 1.3mg |
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| Manganese | 2mg | 19.8mg |
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| Selenium | 8.8µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 41610IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2081µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 4.43mg |
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| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.107mg |
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| Folate | 106µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 13.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.33mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.47mg |
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| Leucine | 0.81mg |
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| Lysine | 0.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.14mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg |
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| Valine | 0.66mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 1.838g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.75g | 0.449g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 0.756g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)