Cumin vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and cumin are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 72.1 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, chili pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and chili pepper has 89% less calories than cumin - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 79% |
| Fat | 46% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 79% less carbohydrates than cumin - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 791% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 72.1 times less saturated fat than cumin - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than cumin - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 383% more Vitamin E than chili pepper - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, chili pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both cumin and chili pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cumin | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 50 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 426% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cumin and chili pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cumin | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than cumin - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does chili pepper or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 50 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or cumin contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 430% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.