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Salmon vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salmon and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 224% more than Salmon.

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were 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.
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Selenium +370.5%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +2194.1%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +424.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +661.2%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Selenium +370.5%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +2194.1%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +424.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +661.2%
Contains more Manganese +12400%

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.
Salmon
Salmon
4
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +17991.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.328
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.701
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +17991.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.328
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.701

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +84%
Contains more Water +704.3%
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +655%
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 +84%
Contains more Water +704.3%
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +655%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
1
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 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 -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 22.1g 12.01g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 206kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Salmon
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 15mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.34mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 30mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 252mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 384mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 61mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.43mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.049mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.016mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 41.4µg 8.8µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 1.14mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.328mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 34µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 2.397g 3.26g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 2.75g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
110%
Salmon
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
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

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.