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Teff vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Cayenne pepper

  • Teff has more Manganese, and Copper, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 315% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Teff contains 2 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. While Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, Cayenne pepper contains only 0.373mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked 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.
Teff
Teff
7
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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%
Contains more Potassium +371.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Iron - 7.8
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
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%
Contains more Potassium +371.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Iron - 7.8

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.
Teff
Teff
2
:
10
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Fats +625.6%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.01
Equal in Water - 8.05
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
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
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Fats +625.6%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.01
Equal in Water - 8.05

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Cayenne pepper
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 Teff Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 29.43g Teff
Protein 13.3g 12.01g Teff
Fats 2.38g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 73.13g 56.63g Teff
Calories 367kcal 318kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 10.34g Teff
Fiber 8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 180mg 148mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 184mg 152mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 293mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 12mg 30mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 2.48mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.373mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 2mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 9IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.08mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.328mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 1.9µg 80.3µg 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 0.449g 3.26g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Cayenne pepper
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
33%
Teff
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
125%
Cayenne pepper

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.