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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, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of 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.
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
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 +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.
Cashew
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
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 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
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +765.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.1%
~equal in 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.
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
Calories 553kcal 318kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 12.01g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 17.27g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 26.89g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 30.19g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 292mg 152mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 660mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 6.68mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 5.91g 10.34g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 2.195mg 0.373mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.48mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 293mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 30mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.9mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.655mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 19.9µg 8.8µg Cashew
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
Vitamin K 34.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 25µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 7.783g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 2.75g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 8.37g 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
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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
32%
Cashew
360%
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?
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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.

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.