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Cayenne pepper vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cayenne pepper and Spelt

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3 than Spelt.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spelt, cooked.

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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
9
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +1380%
Contains more Iron +367.1%
Contains more Magnesium +210.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +1308.4%
Contains more Zinc +98.4%
Contains more Copper +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +1380%
Contains more Iron +367.1%
Contains more Magnesium +210.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +1308.4%
Contains more Zinc +98.4%
Contains more Copper +73.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +120%
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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
10
:
0
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +1040150%
Contains more Vitamin E +11373.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more Folate +715.4%
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040150%
Contains more Vitamin E +11373.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more Folate +715.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
4
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Protein +118.4%
Contains more Fats +1931.8%
Contains more Carbs +114.2%
Contains more Other +829.2%
Contains more Water +726.8%
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
Spelt
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +118.4%
Contains more Fats +1931.8%
Contains more Carbs +114.2%
Contains more Other +829.2%
Contains more Water +726.8%

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 Spelt
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 Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 22.54g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 5.5g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.85g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 26.44g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 127kcal Cayenne pepper
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 10.34g Spelt
Fiber 27.2g 3.9g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 10mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.67mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 49mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 150mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 143mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 2.48mg 1.25mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.215mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1.091mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 4µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 4IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.26mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.103mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.03mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.57mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 13µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper

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Cayenne pepper Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.