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Cayenne pepper vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Seed?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Seed is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 196% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has 48 times more Vitamin C than Seed. While Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C, Seed has only 1.6mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this article.

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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
2
:
8
Seed
Seed
Contains more Potassium +394.8%
Contains more Calcium +326.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.7%
Contains more Copper +147.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +527.3%
Equal in Iron - 7.72
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Potassium +394.8%
Contains more Calcium +326.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.7%
Contains more Copper +147.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +527.3%
Equal in Iron - 7.72

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
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +76955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin C +4675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.83
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +76955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin C +4675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +78%
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
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +78%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Seed
Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.33
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Seed Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 7.72g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 16.54g Seed
Fats 17.27g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 56.63g 42.12g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 486kcal Seed
Sugar 10.34g Seed
Fiber 27.2g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 148mg 631mg Seed
Iron 7.8mg 7.72mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 293mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 2014mg 407mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 2.48mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.373mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 2mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 8.8µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 41610IU 54IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.6mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.17mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B6 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 49µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 3.33g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 2.309g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.