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Broccoli vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Broccoli in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 228% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
0
:
10
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +968.5%
Contains more Magnesium +623.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.9%
Contains more Potassium +537.3%
Contains more Zinc +504.9%
Contains more Copper +661.2%
Contains more Manganese +852.4%
Contains more Selenium +252%
Equal in Sodium - 30
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +968.5%
Contains more Magnesium +623.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.9%
Contains more Potassium +537.3%
Contains more Zinc +504.9%
Contains more Copper +661.2%
Contains more Manganese +852.4%
Contains more Selenium +252%
Equal in Sodium - 30

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
7
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin C +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6579%
Contains more Vitamin E +3724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +68.3%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 C +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6579%
Contains more Vitamin E +3724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +68.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Water +1009.3%
Contains more Protein +325.9%
Contains more Fats +4567.6%
Contains more Carbs +752.9%
Contains more Other +594.3%
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +1009.3%
Contains more Protein +325.9%
Contains more Fats +4567.6%
Contains more Carbs +752.9%
Contains more Other +594.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21926.3%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 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 -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21926.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Cayenne pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Broccoli Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 2.82g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.37g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 6.64g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 34kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 10.34g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 47mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.73mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 21mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 66mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 316mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 33mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.41mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.049mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.21mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 2.5µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 623IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.78mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 89.2mg 76.4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 63µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 101.6µg 80.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.26g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.