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Cayenne pepper vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Rosemary

  • Rosemary contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 215% higher.
  • Rosemary has 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 8.701mg of Vitamin B3, while Rosemary has 0.912mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 Iron +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +67%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.9%
Contains more Potassium +201.5%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Calcium +114.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
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 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +67%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.9%
Contains more Potassium +201.5%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Calcium +114.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%

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 +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.2%
Equal in Folate - 109
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 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.2%
Equal in Folate - 109

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +262.8%
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +173.6%
Contains more Other +155.9%
Contains more Water +741.9%
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% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more Protein +262.8%
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +173.6%
Contains more Other +155.9%
Contains more Water +741.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Rosemary Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 6.6g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 3.31g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 5.86g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 20.7g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 131kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Rosemary
Fiber 27.2g 14.1g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 317mg Rosemary
Iron 7.8mg 6.65mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 91mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 66mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 668mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 26mg Rosemary
Zinc 2.48mg 0.93mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.301mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.96mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 2924IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 146µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 21.8mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.036mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.152mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.912mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.336mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 109µg Rosemary
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.838g Rosemary
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 1.16g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.901g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Rosemary
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
43%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.