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Chinook salmon vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinook salmon and cayenne pepper

  • Chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 822% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than cayenne pepper (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +431.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.8%
Contains more IronIron +757.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10426.3%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1763.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 +114.2%
Contains more WaterWater +714.9%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~6.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 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 +108.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.26g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 149µg 2081µg 215%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 2.45mg 153%
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg 120%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.91mg 7.8mg 86%
Manganese 0.019mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 76.4mg 80%
Selenium 46.8µg 8.8µg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.919mg 59%
Potassium 505mg 2014mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 8.37g 38%
Copper 0.053mg 0.373mg 36%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Protein 25.72g 12.01g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.328mg 24%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Folate 35µg 106µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 17%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.48mg 17%
Calcium 28mg 148mg 12%
Phosphorus 371mg 293mg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 8.701mg 8%
Magnesium 122mg 152mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 2.75g 7%
Fats 13.38g 17.27g 6%
Calories 231kcal 318kcal 4%
Sodium 60mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Saturated fat 3.214g 3.26g 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
65%
Chinook salmon
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $12.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.