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Lamb vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Cayenne pepper

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Lamb.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +770.6%
Contains more Iron +314.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +549.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +213.4%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +770.6%
Contains more Iron +314.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +549.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +213.4%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21207.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1645.7%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21207.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1645.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Water +567.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +636.6%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +104.2%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Water +567.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +636.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.3%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 24.52g 12.01g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 17.27g Lamb
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 294kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Lamb
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 17mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.88mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 23mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 188mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 310mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 72mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 4.46mg 2.48mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.022mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 26.4µg 8.8µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.14mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 18µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.75g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.57g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.