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Fennel seeds vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel seeds and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Fennel seeds are higher in Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 230% higher.
  • Fennel seeds contain 8 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. While Fennel seeds contain 1196mg of Calcium, Cayenne pepper contains only 148mg.

Spices, fennel seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
7
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +708.1%
Contains more Iron +137.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.2%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
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 +708.1%
Contains more Iron +137.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.2%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%

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.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
1
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +30722.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.3%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +30722.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63
Equal in Water - 8.05
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 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 Protein +31.6%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63
Equal in Water - 8.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
2
:
1
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +395.3%
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 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 -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +395.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 15.8g 12.01g Fennel seeds
Fats 14.87g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 52.29g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 345kcal 318kcal Fennel seeds
Sugar 10.34g Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 27.2g Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 148mg Fennel seeds
Iron 18.54mg 7.8mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 385mg 152mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 487mg 293mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1694mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 88mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 3.7mg 2.48mg Fennel seeds
Copper 1.067mg 0.373mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 6.533mg 2mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 135IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.328mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.48g 3.26g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 2.75g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Fennel seeds
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
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)

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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.