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Cayenne pepper vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Mackerel different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Cayenne pepper.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 +396.8%
Contains more Magnesium +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +402.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Copper +296.8%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +486.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
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% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +396.8%
Contains more Magnesium +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +402.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Copper +296.8%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +486.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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 +23016.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Folate +5200%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23016.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Water +561.7%
Equal in Fats - 17.81
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Water +561.7%
Equal in Fats - 17.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 17.27g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 262kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.57mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 97mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 278mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 401mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 83mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.94mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.094mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 41610IU 180IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 54µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.159mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.412mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.85mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.46mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 4.176g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 4.3g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.916g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.