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Barbecue chicken vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barbecue chicken and cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium than barbecue chicken.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 831% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +689.8%
Contains more IronIron +721.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39900%

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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10305%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1182.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +662.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47091.7%
Contains more OtherOther +586.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 20µg 2081µg 229%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 29.83mg 196%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 2.45mg 174%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Manganese 0.005mg 2mg 87%
Iron 0.95mg 7.8mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.919mg 53%
Potassium 255mg 2014mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 8.37g 42%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Copper 0.077mg 0.373mg 33%
Magnesium 21mg 152mg 31%
Folate 8µg 106µg 25%
Selenium 22µg 8.8µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.328mg 23%
Protein 22.51g 12.01g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Carbs 0.12g 56.63g 19%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 8.701mg 19%
Sodium 335mg 30mg 13%
Calcium 16mg 148mg 13%
Phosphorus 218mg 293mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 2.75g 9%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.48mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 318kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.927g 3.26g 3%
Fats 15.08g 17.27g 3%
Choline 62.9mg 51.5mg 2%
Net carbs 0.12g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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%
Barbecue chicken
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.667g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.