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Cayenne pepper vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Teff

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, while Teff has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 315% more than Cayenne pepper.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Teff, 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
3
:
7
Teff
Teff
Contains more Potassium +371.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Manganese +362%
Equal in Iron - 7.63
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Potassium +371.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Manganese +362%
Equal in Iron - 7.63

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
:
2
Teff
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +462233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
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%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +462233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
3
Teff
Teff
Contains more Fats +625.6%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Equal in Water - 8.82
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
Teff
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Fats +625.6%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Equal in Water - 8.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Teff
Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Teff Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 65.13g Teff
Protein 12.01g 13.3g Teff
Fats 17.27g 2.38g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 73.13g Teff
Calories 318kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 10.34g 1.84g Teff
Fiber 27.2g 8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 180mg Teff
Iron 7.8mg 7.63mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 293mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 2014mg 427mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 2.48mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.373mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 2mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 8.8µg 4.4µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 9IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.27mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.363mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.482mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.9µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.589g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.071g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Teff
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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.