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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 RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 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.
Cashew
Cashew
6
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Magnesium +92.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +133.1%
Contains more Copper +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +126.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +205.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +92.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +133.1%
Contains more Copper +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +126.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +205.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Cashew
Cashew
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3214.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +15180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Folate +324%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.5%
Cashew
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3214.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +15180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Folate +324%
Contains more Vitamin K +135.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Carbs +87.6%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Cashew
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Cayenne pepper
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 Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Carbs +87.6%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Other +137.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +765.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.37
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +765.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.37

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 18.22g 12.01g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 17.27g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 553kcal 318kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 10.34g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 37mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 6.68mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 292mg 152mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 293mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 12mg 30mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.48mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.373mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 19.9µg 8.8µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.9mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0.5mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.328mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 25µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 34.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 2.75g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Cayenne pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Cashew
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.523g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
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?
?
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.

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.