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Turmeric vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and chili Pepper

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E, while chili Pepper have more vitamin C.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 851% more than chili Pepper.
  • Turmeric contains 46 times more iron than chili Pepper. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, chili Pepper contain only 1.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +732%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +511.8%
Contains more IronIron +4483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +647.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8254.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +788.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34542.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +384%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +609.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1080%
Contains more WaterWater +582.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3981.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.237mg 851%
Iron 55mg 1.2mg 673%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 242.5mg 269%
Copper 1.3mg 0.174mg 125%
Fiber 22.7g 1.5g 85%
Potassium 2080mg 340mg 51%
Magnesium 208mg 25mg 44%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.3mg 38%
Phosphorus 299mg 46mg 36%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.69mg 25%
Carbs 67.14g 9.46g 19%
Protein 9.68g 2g 15%
Calcium 168mg 18mg 15%
Calories 312kcal 40kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.278mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.061mg 10%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.5µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.021g 8%
Choline 49.2mg 11.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Fats 3.25g 0.2g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.09mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.109g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.95mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Folate 20µg 23µg 1%
Sodium 27mg 7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.011g 1%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 14.3µg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 5.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.041mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Chili Pepper
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
23%
Turmeric
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.