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Cayenne pepper vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Mayonnaise?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 229% higher.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +3614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1295.2%
Contains more Potassium +9970%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +1553.3%
Contains more Copper +1863.2%
Contains more Manganese +28471.4%
Contains more Selenium +282.6%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Mayonnaise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +3614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1295.2%
Contains more Potassium +9970%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +1553.3%
Contains more Copper +1863.2%
Contains more Manganese +28471.4%
Contains more Selenium +282.6%

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
:
4
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Vitamin A +63915.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4736.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30525%
Contains more Folate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +103%
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%
Mayonnaise
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +63915.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4736.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30525%
Contains more Folate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +103%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Protein +1151%
Contains more Carbs +9835.1%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Contains more Fats +333.4%
Contains more Water +168.9%
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
Mayonnaise
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +1151%
Contains more Carbs +9835.1%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Contains more Fats +333.4%
Contains more Water +168.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Mayonnaise
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0.57g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.96g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 56.63g 0.57g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 10.34g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 8mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.21mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 1mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 20mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 635mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.019mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.007mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 65IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 16µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 3.28mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.01mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.019mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.008mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 80.3µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.187g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 11.703g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Mayonnaise
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%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.