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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 RAE, 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 RAE 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.

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
4
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% 75% 14% 18% 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% 2497% 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 +3250.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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
3
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
1
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 Opinion
Calories 404kcal 318kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 12.01g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 17.27g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 3.09g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 3.09g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 710mg 148mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.14mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0.48g 10.34g Cheese
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.03mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 3.64mg 2.48mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 293mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 1242IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.71mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 28.5µg 8.8µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 27µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.917g Cayenne pepper
Choline 16.5mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.75g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

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
33%
Cheese
360%
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.