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Cayenne pepper vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Balsamic vinegar

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Balsamic vinegar.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 231% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1442.1%
Contains more Potassium +1698.2%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +1334.6%
Contains more Manganese +1426.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Balsamic vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1442.1%
Contains more Potassium +1698.2%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +1334.6%
Contains more Manganese +1426.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
11
:
0
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
4
:
1
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Protein +2351%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +232.5%
Contains more Water +849.7%
Equal in Other - 6.03
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
Balsamic vinegar
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +2351%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +232.5%
Contains more Water +849.7%
Equal in Other - 6.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 17.03g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.49g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 17.03g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 88kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 10.34g 14.95g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.72mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 12mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 19mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 112mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 2.48mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.026mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.131mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper

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Cayenne pepper Balsamic vinegar
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.