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Arugula vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arugula and Cayenne pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Arugula.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 218% more than Arugula.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arugula, raw 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.
Arugula
Arugula
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Iron +434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +223.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.5%
Contains more Potassium +445.8%
Contains more Zinc +427.7%
Contains more Copper +390.8%
Contains more Manganese +523.1%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 148
Arugula
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Iron +434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +223.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.5%
Contains more Potassium +445.8%
Contains more Zinc +427.7%
Contains more Copper +390.8%
Contains more Manganese +523.1%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 148

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.
Arugula
Arugula
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin K +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1653.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6837.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Equal in Folate - 106
Arugula
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1653.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6837.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Equal in Folate - 106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arugula
Arugula
1
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Water +1039.3%
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Fats +2516.7%
Contains more Carbs +1451.5%
Contains more Other +331.4%
Arugula
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Cayenne pepper
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
Contains more Water +1039.3%
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Fats +2516.7%
Contains more Carbs +1451.5%
Contains more Other +331.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arugula
Arugula
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5512.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2523.8%
Arugula
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5512.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2523.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 2.58g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.66g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 3.65g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 25kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 2.05g 10.34g Arugula
Fiber 1.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 160mg 148mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 47mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 52mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 369mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 27mg 30mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.076mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.321mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.3µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2373IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.43mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 15mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 97µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 108.6µg 80.3µg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 3.26g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Cayenne pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Arugula
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.