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Allspice vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Allspice and Cayenne pepper

  • Allspice has more Calcium, and Manganese, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 228% more.
  • Allspice contains 4 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. Allspice contains 661mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper contains 148mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, allspice, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +346.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 131% 32% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7605.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +194.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 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 CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.2%
Contains more FatsFats +98.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%
~equal in Water ~8.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Allspice Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 263kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 6.09g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 8.69g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 39.2mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 50.52g 29.43g Allspice
Carbs 72.12g 56.63g Allspice
Magnesium 135mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 661mg 148mg Allspice
Potassium 1044mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.06mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Allspice
Fiber 21.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.553mg 0.373mg Allspice
Zinc 1.01mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 113mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 77mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 540IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 27µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2.943mg 2mg Allspice
Selenium 2.7µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 2.86mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 36µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 2.55g 3.26g Allspice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Allspice Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Allspice
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.