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Spelt vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spelt and Cayenne pepper

  • Spelt is higher in Manganese, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spelt, uncooked 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.
Spelt
Spelt
6
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +33%
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +419.1%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +33%
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +419.1%

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.
Spelt
Spelt
2
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin A +416000%
Contains more Vitamin E +3675.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965.2%
Contains more Folate +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.328
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
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 +11%
Contains more Vitamin A +416000%
Contains more Vitamin E +3675.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965.2%
Contains more Folate +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Fats +610.7%
Contains more Other +237.4%
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 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 +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Fats +610.7%
Contains more Other +237.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.3%
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 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 -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 29.43g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 12.01g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 70.19g 56.63g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 318kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 10.34g Spelt
Fiber 10.7g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 27mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 4.44mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 136mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 401mg 293mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 8mg 30mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 2.48mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.373mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 2mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 8.8µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.79mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.328mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 45µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 3.6µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 3.26g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
35%
Spelt
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.