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Cayenne pepper vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Spelt

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Iron, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spelt, uncooked.

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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
4
:
6
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +419.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +33%
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 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +419.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +33%

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
9
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +416000%
Contains more Vitamin E +3675.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965.2%
Contains more Folate +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
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% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +416000%
Contains more Vitamin E +3675.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +965.2%
Contains more Folate +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +610.7%
Contains more Other +237.4%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +36.9%
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
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +610.7%
Contains more Other +237.4%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +36.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 12.01g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 17.27g 2.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 318kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 10.34g 6.82g Spelt
Fiber 27.2g 10.7g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 4.44mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 136mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 2014mg 388mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 2.48mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.373mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 2mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 8.8µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 41610IU 10IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.79mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.113mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.843mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.23mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 45µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 3.6µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.445g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.258g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.854g)
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 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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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/169745/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.