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Almond vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond and Cayenne pepper

  • Almond has more Copper, and Magnesium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% more.
  • Almond contains 3 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. Almond contains 1.031mg of Copper, while Cayenne pepper contains 0.373mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
Almond
7
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
Contains more Copper +176.4%
Contains more Iron +110.2%
Contains more Potassium +174.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.6%
Equal in Manganese - 2
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
Contains more Copper +176.4%
Contains more Iron +110.2%
Contains more Potassium +174.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.6%
Equal in Manganese - 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.
Almond
Almond
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1688.3%
Contains more Folate +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Almond
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
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 B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1688.3%
Contains more Folate +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
Almond
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +189.1%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Other +104.1%
Almond
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +76.1%
Contains more Fats +189.1%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Other +104.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
Almond
2
:
1
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1047.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1047.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Cayenne pepper
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Almond Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 21.15g 12.01g Almond
Fats 49.93g 17.27g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 579kcal 318kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 10.34g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 269mg 148mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 270mg 152mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 293mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 1mg 30mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 2.48mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.373mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 2mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 25.63mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.919mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 44µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.802g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 2.75g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 8.37g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.