Caraway spice vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caraway spice and cayenne pepper?
- Caraway spice is richer in iron, copper, calcium, and fiber, yet cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 825% higher.
- Caraway spice has 5 times more calcium than cayenne pepper. Caraway spice has 689mg of calcium, while cayenne pepper has 148mg.
We used Spices, caraway seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +365.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +263.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11461.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1093.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +580.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +960% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
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 | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2081µg | 229% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 29.83mg | 182% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 2.45mg | 161% |
| Iron | 16.23mg | 7.8mg | 105% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 76.4mg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.373mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 689mg | 148mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 38g | 27.2g | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.379mg | 0.919mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 568mg | 293mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.272g | 8.37g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.606mg | 8.701mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 2mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 5.5mg | 2.48mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 258mg | 152mg | 25% |
| Folate | 10µg | 106µg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1351mg | 2014mg | 20% |
| Protein | 19.77g | 12.01g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62g | 3.26g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.125g | 2.75g | 11% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 8.8µg | 6% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 51.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.383mg | 0.328mg | 5% |
| Fats | 14.59g | 17.27g | 4% |
| Carbs | 49.9g | 56.63g | 2% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.9g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.756mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.218mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% |
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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
37%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)