Turmeric vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turmeric and cayenne pepper
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, and copper; however, cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
- Cayenne pepper has 10 times less manganese than turmeric. Turmeric has 19.8mg of manganese, while cayenne pepper has 2mg.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.
Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +605.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +248.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +890% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +573.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +465.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +512.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +544.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +499.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +430% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +431.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +512.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1007.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 2mg | 774% |
| Iron | 55mg | 7.8mg | 590% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 2.45mg | 180% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 29.83mg | 169% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.373mg | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 76.4mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.919mg | 59% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 80.3µg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 8.37g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 8.701mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.328mg | 23% |
| Folate | 20µg | 106µg | 22% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 17.27g | 22% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 27.2g | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 2.48mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 152mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 3.26g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 8.8µg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 12.01g | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 56.63g | 4% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 2014mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 293mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 318kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 51.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
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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)