Caraway spice vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Caraway spice and Cayenne pepper?
- Caraway spice is richer in Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Fiber, yet Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 229% higher.
- Caraway spice has 5 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. Caraway spice has 689mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper has 148mg.
We used Spices, caraway seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+365.5%
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Iron
+108.1%
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Magnesium
+69.7%
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Phosphorus
+93.9%
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Sodium
-43.3%
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Zinc
+121.8%
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Copper
+144%
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Selenium
+37.5%
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Potassium
+49.1%
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Manganese
+53.8%
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Calcium
+365.5%
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Iron
+108.1%
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Magnesium
+69.7%
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Phosphorus
+93.9%
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Sodium
-43.3%
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Zinc
+121.8%
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Copper
+144%
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Selenium
+37.5%
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Potassium
+49.1%
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Manganese
+53.8%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+16.8%
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Vitamin A
+11362.8%
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Vitamin E
+1093.2%
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Vitamin C
+263.8%
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Vitamin B2
+142.5%
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Vitamin B3
+141.3%
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Vitamin B6
+580.6%
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Folate
+960%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+16.8%
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Vitamin A
+11362.8%
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Vitamin E
+1093.2%
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Vitamin C
+263.8%
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Vitamin B2
+142.5%
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Vitamin B3
+141.3%
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Vitamin B6
+580.6%
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Folate
+960%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+64.6%
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Water
+22.6%
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Fats
+18.4%
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Carbs
+13.5%
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Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
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5.87 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
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6.04 g
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Protein
+64.6%
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Water
+22.6%
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Fats
+18.4%
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Carbs
+13.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+159.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+155.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.272 g
Saturated Fat:
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.37 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+159.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+155.8%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.9g | 29.43g |
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| Protein | 19.77g | 12.01g |
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| Fats | 14.59g | 17.27g |
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| Carbs | 49.9g | 56.63g |
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| Calories | 333kcal | 318kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 38g | 27.2g |
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| Calcium | 689mg | 148mg |
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| Iron | 16.23mg | 7.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 258mg | 152mg |
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| Phosphorus | 568mg | 293mg |
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| Potassium | 1351mg | 2014mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 30mg |
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| Zinc | 5.5mg | 2.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.373mg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 2mg |
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| Selenium | 12.1µg | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 363IU | 41610IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 2081µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 29.83mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 76.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.383mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.379mg | 0.919mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.606mg | 8.701mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 2.45mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 106µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.55mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.62g | 3.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.125g | 2.75g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.272g | 8.37g |
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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
40%
388%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)