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Wheat vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Cayenne pepper

  • Wheat has more Selenium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin E needs 197% more than Wheat.
  • Cayenne pepper has 4 times less Selenium than Wheat. Wheat has 31.9µg of Selenium, while Cayenne pepper has 8.8µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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 Selenium +262.5%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
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 Selenium +262.5%
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%

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.
Wheat
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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 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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 +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 Water +709.7%
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +1980.7%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Other +788.2%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 +709.7%
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +1980.7%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Other +788.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat 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 Wheat Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 5.71g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.83g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 27.6g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 132kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 3.07g 10.34g Wheat
Fiber 4.3g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 9mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.76mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 48mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 147mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 164mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 8mg 30mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.207mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.03mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 31.9µg 8.8µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.24mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 11µg 106µg 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 0.077g 3.26g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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%
Wheat
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
125%
Cayenne pepper

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.