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Caper vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caper and cayenne pepper

  • Caper has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 829% more than caper.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 78 times less sodium than caper. Caper contains 2348mg of sodium, while cayenne pepper contains 30mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Capers, canned 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.
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
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 +360.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4935%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2830%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2464.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.373mg

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.
Caper
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +1676.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29628.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10552.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +226.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +360.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +692.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 +941.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1908.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1058.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 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 -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4265.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2653.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caper 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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 7µg 2081µg 230%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 29.83mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 2.45mg 187%
Sodium 2348mg 30mg 101%
Fiber 3.2g 27.2g 96%
Manganese 0.078mg 2mg 84%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 76.4mg 80%
Iron 1.67mg 7.8mg 77%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.919mg 60%
Potassium 40mg 2014mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 8.37g 54%
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 8.701mg 50%
Vitamin K 24.6µg 80.3µg 46%
Phosphorus 10mg 293mg 40%
Magnesium 33mg 152mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.328mg 26%
Fats 0.86g 17.27g 25%
Folate 23µg 106µg 21%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.48mg 20%
Protein 2.36g 12.01g 19%
Carbs 4.89g 56.63g 17%
Calories 23kcal 318kcal 15%
Saturated fat 0.233g 3.26g 14%
Selenium 1.2µg 8.8µg 14%
Calcium 40mg 148mg 11%
Choline 6.5mg 51.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.063g 2.75g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 1%
Net carbs 1.69g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0.41g 10.34g N/A
Copper 0.374mg 0.373mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
13%
Caper
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
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 - 2318mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.