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Teff vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Cayenne pepper

  • Teff has more Manganese, however, Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked 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 -73.3%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Calcium +202%
Contains more Iron +280.5%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +1782.2%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Calcium +202%
Contains more Iron +280.5%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +1782.2%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +65%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2425.8%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 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 A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2425.8%
Contains more Folate +488.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +830.8%
Contains more Protein +210.3%
Contains more Fats +2556.9%
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Other +775.4%
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 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 Water +830.8%
Contains more Protein +210.3%
Contains more Fats +2556.9%
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Other +775.4%

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 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 Teff Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.87g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.65g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 19.86g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 101kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 49mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.05mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 50mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 120mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 107mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 8mg 30mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.226mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2.86mg 2mg Teff
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 18µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 3.26g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
9%
Teff
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.