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Cheese vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 195% more than cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper has 6 times less saturated fat than cheese. Cheese has 18.867g of saturated fat, while cayenne pepper has 3.26g.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +379.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +463%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2550%
Contains more IronIron +5471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1143.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7307.4%

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.
Cheese
3
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3612.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3245.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +292.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +212.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +90.4%
Contains more FatsFats +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +359.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1732.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +236.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 330µg 2081µg 195%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 29.83mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 2.45mg 183%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.14mg 7.8mg 96%
Manganese 0.027mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Saturated fat 18.867g 3.26g 71%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 80.3µg 65%
Potassium 76mg 2014mg 57%
Calcium 710mg 148mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 8.701mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 8.37g 46%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.919mg 38%
Copper 0.03mg 0.373mg 38%
Selenium 28.5µg 8.8µg 36%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Magnesium 27mg 152mg 30%
Sodium 653mg 30mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.328mg 25%
Fats 33.31g 17.27g 25%
Phosphorus 455mg 293mg 23%
Protein 22.87g 12.01g 22%
Folate 27µg 106µg 20%
Carbs 3.09g 56.63g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 2.75g 16%
Zinc 3.64mg 2.48mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Choline 16.5mg 51.5mg 6%
Calories 404kcal 318kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Net carbs 3.09g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.607g)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.