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Cayenne pepper vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Horseradish?

  • Horseradish has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 2983 times more Vitamin E than Horseradish. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of Vitamin E , while Horseradish has 0.01mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Horseradish, prepared 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
10
:
0
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.2%
Contains more Potassium +718.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Copper +543.1%
Contains more Manganese +1487.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Horseradish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 16% 20% 14% 22% 55% 23% 20% 17% 16%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.2%
Contains more Potassium +718.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +198.8%
Contains more Copper +543.1%
Contains more Manganese +1487.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Vitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3729.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more Folate +86%
Contains more Vitamin K +6076.9%
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%
Horseradish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 83% 2% 6% 8% 6% 17% 43% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3729.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more Folate +86%
Contains more Vitamin K +6076.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Protein +917.8%
Contains more Fats +2402.9%
Contains more Carbs +401.6%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Contains more Water +956.9%
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
Horseradish
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more Protein +917.8%
Contains more Fats +2402.9%
Contains more Carbs +401.6%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Contains more Water +956.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2369%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Horseradish
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2369%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Horseradish Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 7.99g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 1.18g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.69g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 11.29g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 48kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 7.99g Horseradish
Fiber 27.2g 3.3g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 56mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.42mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 31mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 246mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 420mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.83mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.058mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.126mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 2IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.01mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 24.9mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.008mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.024mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.386mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Horseradish
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.073mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 57µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.09g Horseradish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.13g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.339g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Horseradish
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
14%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.