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Mozzarella vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 216% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 5 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. Mozzarella contains 731mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper contains 148mg.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
5
:
5
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +393.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +3020%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Potassium +2020%
Contains more Copper +1281.5%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +393.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +3020%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Potassium +2020%
Contains more Copper +1281.5%

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7948.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +19786.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4361.1%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7948.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +19786.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4361.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Water +519.9%
Contains more Carbs +1726.8%
Contains more Other +151.7%
Equal in Fats - 17.27
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +129%
Contains more Water +519.9%
Contains more Carbs +1726.8%
Contains more Other +151.7%
Equal in Fats - 17.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1544.4%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 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 +76.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1544.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 27.5g 12.01g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 3.1g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 280kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 1.23g 10.34g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 731mg 148mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 26mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 524mg 293mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 16mg 30mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.48mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 15.7µg 8.8µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.15mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 9µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 10.867g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.75g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.607g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.