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Cayenne pepper vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Pigeon pea

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Magnesium in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Pigeon pea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +244.2%
Contains more Iron +602.7%
Contains more Magnesium +230.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +424.5%
Contains more Zinc +175.6%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +299.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +244.2%
Contains more Iron +602.7%
Contains more Magnesium +230.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +424.5%
Contains more Zinc +175.6%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +299.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1386900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4800%
Equal in Folate - 111
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1386900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4800%
Equal in Folate - 111

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Fats +4444.7%
Contains more Carbs +143.6%
Contains more Other +469.8%
Contains more Water +751.6%
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
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Fats +4444.7%
Contains more Carbs +143.6%
Contains more Other +469.8%
Contains more Water +751.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3982.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3982.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

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 Pigeon pea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 16.55g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 6.76g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.38g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 23.25g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 121kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Pigeon pea
Fiber 27.2g 6.7g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 43mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.11mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 46mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 119mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 384mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 2.48mg 0.9mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.269mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.501mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.9µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 3IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.146mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.059mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.781mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.003g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.205g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pigeon pea
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
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.