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Cayenne pepper vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Turkey meat?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer than Turkey meat in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 230% more.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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
8
:
1
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +957.1%
Contains more Iron +615.6%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +742.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Copper +301.1%
Contains more Manganese +14185.7%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +957.1%
Contains more Iron +615.6%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +742.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Copper +301.1%
Contains more Manganese +14185.7%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48

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
:
4
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin A +106592.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +42514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.573
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +106592.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +42514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.573

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +94283.3%
Contains more Other +1158.3%
Contains more Protein +137.7%
Contains more Water +689.1%
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
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +94283.3%
Contains more Other +1158.3%
Contains more Protein +137.7%
Contains more Water +689.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.647
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.647

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0.06g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 17.27g 7.39g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 0.06g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 189kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 14mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.09mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 223mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 239mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 103mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.48mg
Copper 0.373mg 0.093mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.014mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 41610IU 39IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 12µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.07mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.045mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.281mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.616mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 9µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.101g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 2.647g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.119g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Turkey meat
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%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.