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Maple syrup vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maple syrup and Cayenne pepper

  • Maple syrup contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +45.1%
Contains more Iron +6990.9%
Contains more Magnesium +623.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14550%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +68.7%
Contains more Copper +1972.2%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +45.1%
Contains more Iron +6990.9%
Contains more Magnesium +623.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14550%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +68.7%
Contains more Copper +1972.2%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10642%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10642%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Water +302.4%
Contains more Protein +29925%
Contains more Fats +28683.3%
Contains more Other +1185.1%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
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
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Water +302.4%
Contains more Protein +29925%
Contains more Fats +28683.3%
Contains more Other +1185.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49135.3%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49135.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 29.43g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.06g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 67.04g 56.63g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 102mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.11mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 21mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 2mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 212mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 12mg 30mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.018mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2.908mg 2mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.919mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 0µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.007g 3.26g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup Cayenne pepper
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
26%
Maple syrup
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.253g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.