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Cayenne pepper vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Buckwheat

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

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 +2014.3%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Magnesium +198%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.6%
Contains more Potassium +2188.6%
Contains more Zinc +306.6%
Contains more Copper +155.5%
Contains more Manganese +396.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +2014.3%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Magnesium +198%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.6%
Contains more Potassium +2188.6%
Contains more Zinc +306.6%
Contains more Copper +155.5%
Contains more Manganese +396.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33044.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +825.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3081.8%
Contains more Folate +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33044.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +825.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3081.8%
Contains more Folate +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +255.3%
Contains more Fats +2685.5%
Contains more Carbs +184%
Contains more Other +1304.7%
Contains more Water +839.5%
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% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +255.3%
Contains more Fats +2685.5%
Contains more Carbs +184%
Contains more Other +1304.7%
Contains more Water +839.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1362.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4352.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1362.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4352.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 17.24g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 3.38g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.62g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 19.94g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 92kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 10.34g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 27.2g 2.7g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 7mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 51mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 70mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 88mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.61mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.146mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.403mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.039mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.94mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.077mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 14µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.9µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.188g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.188g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.