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Cayenne pepper vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cayenne pepper and Pistachio

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 228% more.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Pistachio. Cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of Vitamin C, while Pistachio contains 5.6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
7
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Iron +99%
Contains more Magnesium +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +248.5%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Iron +99%
Contains more Magnesium +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +248.5%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin A +7964%
Contains more Vitamin E +943%
Contains more Vitamin C +1264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.2%
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%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7964%
Contains more Vitamin E +943%
Contains more Vitamin C +1264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Water +84.2%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
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
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
Contains more Water +84.2%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Fats +162.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%

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 Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 16.57g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 17.27g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 56.63g 27.17g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 10.34g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 27.2g 10.6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 105mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 3.92mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 121mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 2014mg 1025mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.48mg 2.2mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 2mg 1.2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 516IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 26µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 2.86mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 5.6mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.16mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.3mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.7mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 51µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 3.26g 5.907g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.