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Cayenne pepper vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Sesame

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 412% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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
1
:
9
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Potassium +330.3%
Contains more Calcium +558.8%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +994.4%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Potassium +330.3%
Contains more Calcium +558.8%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +994.4%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%

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
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +462233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +11832%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Equal in Folate - 97
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +462233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +11832%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Equal in Folate - 97

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Fats +187.6%
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
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Fats +187.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.1%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 11.65g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 17.27g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 56.63g 23.45g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 10.34g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 27.2g 11.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 7.8mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 152mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 293mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 2014mg 468mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 2.48mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.373mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 2mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 8.8µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 41610IU 9IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.25mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.247mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.515mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.79mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 97µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 3.26g 6.957g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.