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Cayenne pepper vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Barley?

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

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Barley, pearled, cooked types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1245.5%
Contains more Iron +486.5%
Contains more Magnesium +590.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.6%
Contains more Potassium +2065.6%
Contains more Zinc +202.4%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Manganese +672.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +1245.5%
Contains more Iron +486.5%
Contains more Magnesium +590.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.6%
Contains more Potassium +2065.6%
Contains more Zinc +202.4%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Manganese +672.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6

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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Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +594328.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2030.4%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
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%
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% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +594328.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2030.4%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +431.4%
Contains more Fats +3825%
Contains more Carbs +100.7%
Contains more Other +2057.1%
Contains more Water +754.7%
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
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +431.4%
Contains more Fats +3825%
Contains more Carbs +100.7%
Contains more Other +2057.1%
Contains more Water +754.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4724.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4724.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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 Barley
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Barley Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 24.42g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.26g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.44g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 28.22g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 123kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 27.2g 3.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 11mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.33mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 22mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 54mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 93mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 2.48mg 0.82mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.105mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.259mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 8.6µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 7IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.01mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.083mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.062mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.063mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Barley
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.115mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 16µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.083mg Barley
Leucine 0.154mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg Barley
Methionine 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg Barley
Histidine 0.051mg Barley
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.093g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.057g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.214g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Barley
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
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.