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Horseradish vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Horseradish and Cayenne pepper?

  • Horseradish has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.

We used Horseradish, prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.2%
Contains more Potassium +718.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Copper +543.1%
Contains more Manganese +1487.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 16% 20% 14% 22% 55% 23% 20% 17% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.2%
Contains more Potassium +718.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Copper +543.1%
Contains more Manganese +1487.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3729.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more Folate +86%
Contains more Vitamin K +6076.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 83% 2% 6% 8% 6% 17% 43% 0% 4%
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 A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3729.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more Folate +86%
Contains more Vitamin K +6076.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +956.9%
Contains more Protein +917.8%
Contains more Fats +2402.9%
Contains more Carbs +401.6%
Contains more Other +243.2%
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
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 +956.9%
Contains more Protein +917.8%
Contains more Fats +2402.9%
Contains more Carbs +401.6%
Contains more Other +243.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2369%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2369%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 7.99g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 1.18g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.69g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 11.29g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 48kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 7.99g 10.34g Horseradish
Fiber 3.3g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 56mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.42mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 27mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 31mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 246mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 420mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.83mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.058mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.126mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 2.8µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 24.9mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Horseradish
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 57µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 1.3µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.09g 3.26g Horseradish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
14%
Horseradish
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.