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Cayenne pepper vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Cashew different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Cashew is higher in Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Cashew.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 153 times more Vitamin C than Cashew. Cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of Vitamin C, while Cashew contains 0.5mg.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types were used 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
4
:
6
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +205.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +133.1%
Contains more Copper +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +126.1%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +205.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +133.1%
Contains more Copper +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +126.1%

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
8
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3214.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +15180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Folate +324%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
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%
Cashew
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3214.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +15180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Folate +324%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Carbs +87.6%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
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
Cashew
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Carbs +87.6%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +153.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +765.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 7.845
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +765.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 7.845

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 26.89g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 17.27g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 56.63g 30.19g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 10.34g 5.91g Cashew
Fiber 27.2g 3.3g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 37mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 6.68mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 293mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 2014mg 660mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 2.48mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.373mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 2mg 1.655mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.9mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.058mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.062mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.417mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 25µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 34.1µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 3.26g 7.783g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 7.845g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cashew
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
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.523g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.