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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 RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE 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.
Contains more Calcium +346.6%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +346.6%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7605.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +194.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 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 +7605.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +194.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Other +30.2%
Equal in Water - 8.05
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 Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Other +30.2%
Equal in Water - 8.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.7%
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 50.52g 29.43g Allspice
Protein 6.09g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 8.69g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 72.12g 56.63g Allspice
Calories 263kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Allspice
Fiber 21.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 661mg 148mg Allspice
Iron 7.06mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 135mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 113mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 1044mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 77mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 1.01mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.553mg 0.373mg Allspice
Manganese 2.943mg 2mg Allspice
Selenium 2.7µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 540IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 39.2mg 76.4mg 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
Folate 36µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 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

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Allspice 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
28%
Allspice
388%
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.