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Cheddar Cheese vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheddar 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 Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 195% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +379.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +223.9%
Contains more Iron +5471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Potassium +2550%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +1143.3%
Contains more Manganese +7307.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +379.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +223.9%
Contains more Iron +5471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Potassium +2550%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +1143.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3250.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4101.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3612.1%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3245.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +3250.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4101.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3612.1%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3245.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +359.9%
Contains more Carbs +1732.7%
Contains more Other +62.8%
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 Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +359.9%
Contains more Carbs +1732.7%
Contains more Other +62.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cheddar Cheese Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheddar Cheese Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 22.87g 12.01g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 17.27g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 404kcal 318kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 10.34g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 710mg 148mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 27mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 455mg 293mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 653mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 3.64mg 2.48mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.027mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 28.5µg 8.8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.71mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
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 Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 27µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.917g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.75g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
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. Cheddar 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.

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