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Cayenne pepper vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Salmon different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, while Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 224% more than Salmon.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +2194.1%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +424.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +661.2%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Selenium +370.5%
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 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +2194.1%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +424.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +661.2%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Selenium +370.5%

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +17991.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.045
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 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +17991.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +655%
Contains more Protein +84%
Contains more Water +704.3%
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
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +655%
Contains more Protein +84%
Contains more Water +704.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 17.27g 12.35g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 206kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Salmon
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.34mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 252mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 384mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 61mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.43mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.049mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.016mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 41610IU 230IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 69µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.14mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 76.4mg 3.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.135mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 8.045mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.647mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 34µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.397g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 4.553g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
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

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.