Cashew vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cashew and cayenne pepper different?
- Cashew is richer in copper and phosphorus, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 231% more than cashew.
- Cashew contains 6 times more copper than cayenne pepper. Cashew contains 2.195mg of copper, while cayenne pepper contains 0.373mg.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used in this article.
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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 | +92.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +488.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.8% |
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 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15180% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3214.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1484.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +719.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +324% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
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 | +765.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~8.37g
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.373mg | 202% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 29.83mg | 193% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 2.45mg | 156% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 27.2g | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 76.4mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.919mg | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 2.75g | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 8.701mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 293mg | 43% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 17.27g | 41% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 2014mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 80.3µg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 152mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.48mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 3.26g | 21% |
| Folate | 25µg | 106µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 8.8µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 7.8mg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 12.01g | 12% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 318kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 148mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 56.63g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.328mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 8.37g | 4% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.523g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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.