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Cayenne pepper vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Wheat ?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium, yet Wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% more.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Wheat, durum 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
4
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6
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +121.6%
Contains more Potassium +367.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +50.6%
Contains more Selenium +915.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 144
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +121.6%
Contains more Potassium +367.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +50.6%
Contains more Selenium +915.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 144

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
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.7%
Contains more Folate +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
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%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.7%
Contains more Folate +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
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3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Fats +599.2%
Contains more Other +239.3%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +35.9%
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
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +599.2%
Contains more Other +239.3%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +35.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
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1
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%

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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 12.01g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 17.27g 2.47g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 318kcal 339kcal Wheat
Sugar 10.34g Wheat
Fiber 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 34mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 3.52mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 144mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 2014mg 431mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 2.48mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.373mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 2mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 8.8µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.121mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.738mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.419mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 43µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.344g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.978g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.806g)
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 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.