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Cayenne pepper vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Butter?

  • Butter has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2 than Cayenne pepper.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 236% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +516.7%
Contains more Iron +38900%
Contains more Magnesium +7500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1120.8%
Contains more Potassium +8291.7%
Contains more Zinc +2655.6%
Contains more Copper +2231.3%
Contains more Manganese +49900%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +38900%
Contains more Magnesium +7500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1120.8%
Contains more Potassium +8291.7%
Contains more Zinc +2655.6%
Contains more Copper +2231.3%
Contains more Manganese +49900%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%

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.
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Butter
Contains more Vitamin A +1565.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81566.7%
Contains more Folate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +1565.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81566.7%
Contains more Folate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1312.9%
Contains more Carbs +94283.3%
Contains more Other +15000%
Contains more Fats +369.7%
Contains more Water +122.9%
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
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +1312.9%
Contains more Carbs +94283.3%
Contains more Other +15000%
Contains more Fats +369.7%
Contains more Water +122.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Butter Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0.06g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.85g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 56.63g 0.06g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 10.34g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 24mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 24mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 24mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 2.48mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.016mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.004mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 2499IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 684µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 2.32mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.005mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.034mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.042mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.003mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 80.3µg 7µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 50.489g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.01g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.229g)
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?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.