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Cayenne pepper vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Wheat

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin E needs 197% more than Wheat.
  • Wheat has 35 times less Vitamin B6 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, while Wheat has 0.07mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1544.4%
Contains more Iron +343.2%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Potassium +1128%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +1544.4%
Contains more Iron +343.2%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains more Potassium +1128%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%

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.
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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +1040150%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Folate +863.6%
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%
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% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040150%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Folate +863.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +1980.7%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Other +788.2%
Contains more Water +709.7%
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
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +1980.7%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Other +788.2%
Contains more Water +709.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3173.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3344.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3173.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3344.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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 Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 23.3g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 5.71g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.83g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 27.6g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 132kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 3.07g Wheat
Fiber 27.2g 4.3g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 9mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.76mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 147mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 164mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 8mg Wheat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.84mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.207mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1.03mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 41610IU 4IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.24mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.095mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.03mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.305mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.07mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 11µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.084g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.243g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.