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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, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 822% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 CalciumCalcium +393.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +484.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2020%
Contains more IronIron +3020%
Contains more CopperCopper +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.
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 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1419%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2962.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4361.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1077.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +129%
Contains more WaterWater +519.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1726.8%
Contains more OtherOther +151.7%
~equal in Fats ~17.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 +76.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 137µg 2081µg 216%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 2.45mg 182%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.25mg 7.8mg 94%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 80.3µg 65%
Calcium 731mg 148mg 58%
Potassium 95mg 2014mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.701mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 8.37g 52%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.919mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Copper 0.027mg 0.373mg 38%
Saturated fat 10.867g 3.26g 35%
Phosphorus 524mg 293mg 33%
Protein 27.5g 12.01g 31%
Magnesium 26mg 152mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.328mg 26%
Folate 9µg 106µg 24%
Carbs 3.1g 56.63g 18%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Selenium 15.7µg 8.8µg 13%
Choline 18.4mg 51.5mg 6%
Zinc 3.13mg 2.48mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.75g 5%
Calories 280kcal 318kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Sodium 16mg 30mg 1%
Fats 17.1g 17.27g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
221%
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.