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Cayenne pepper vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Heart of palm

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Heart of palm.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Heart of palm.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 +722.2%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1420%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.4%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1420%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.4%
Contains more Copper +72.7%

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 +61091.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin C +855%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +866.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +61091.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin C +855%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +866.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +344.8%
Contains more Fats +8535%
Contains more Carbs +121.1%
Contains more Other +203.5%
Contains more Water +763.4%
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% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +344.8%
Contains more Fats +8535%
Contains more Carbs +121.1%
Contains more Other +203.5%
Contains more Water +763.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9304.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9304.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 24.11g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.7g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.2g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 25.61g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 115kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 17.16g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 1.5g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.69mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 10mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 140mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1806mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 2.48mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.373mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 68IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 8mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.18mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.9mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.81mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 24µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.005g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.089g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Heart of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.