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Broccoli vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broccoli and cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than broccoli in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 820% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +537.3%
Contains more IronIron +968.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +661.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +504.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +852.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252%
~equal in Sodium ~30mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 CVitamin C +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6612.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +685.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 WaterWater +1009.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +325.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4567.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.9%
Contains more OtherOther +594.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21926.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 31µg 2081µg 228%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 29.83mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 2.45mg 175%
Fiber 2.6g 27.2g 98%
Iron 0.73mg 7.8mg 88%
Manganese 0.21mg 2mg 78%
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.919mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 8.701mg 50%
Potassium 316mg 2014mg 50%
Copper 0.049mg 0.373mg 36%
Phosphorus 66mg 293mg 32%
Magnesium 21mg 152mg 31%
Fats 0.37g 17.27g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.328mg 21%
Zinc 0.41mg 2.48mg 19%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 80.3µg 18%
Protein 2.82g 12.01g 18%
Carbs 6.64g 56.63g 17%
Saturated fat 0.039g 3.26g 15%
Calories 34kcal 318kcal 14%
Vitamin C 89.2mg 76.4mg 14%
Selenium 2.5µg 8.8µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 11%
Folate 63µg 106µg 11%
Calcium 47mg 148mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.75g 7%
Choline 18.7mg 51.5mg 6%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 4.04g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 33mg 30mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
59%
Broccoli
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.