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Cayenne pepper vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Basil

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 279% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Basil contains 37 times less Vitamin E than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of Vitamin E , while Basil contains 0.8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Basil, fresh.

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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 Iron +146.1%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.2%
Contains more Potassium +582.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.2%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.385
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Iron +146.1%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.2%
Contains more Potassium +582.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.2%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.385

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin A +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480.6%
Contains more Folate +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +416.6%
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin A +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480.6%
Contains more Folate +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +416.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +281.3%
Contains more Fats +2598.4%
Contains more Carbs +2037%
Contains more Other +302.7%
Contains more Water +1043.6%
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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +281.3%
Contains more Fats +2598.4%
Contains more Carbs +2037%
Contains more Other +302.7%
Contains more Water +1043.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Basil Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 1.05g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 3.15g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.64g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 2.65g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 23kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 10.34g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 27.2g 1.6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 177mg Basil
Iron 7.8mg 3.17mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 64mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 56mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 295mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 2.48mg 0.81mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 2mg 1.148mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 5275IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 264µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.8mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.034mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.076mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.902mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.155mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 68µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.088g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.389g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.219g)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.