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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 RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 215% higher.

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.
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +431.8%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +298.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +603.8%
Contains more Manganese +10426.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +431.8%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +298.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +603.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8289.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1763.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Folate +202.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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 B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8289.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1763.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Folate +202.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.2%
Contains more Water +714.9%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 6.04
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 Protein +114.2%
Contains more Water +714.9%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 6.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.26
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.26

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 25.72g 12.01g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 231kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 28mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.91mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 122mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 371mg 293mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 60mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.56mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.053mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.019mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 46.8µg 8.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 4.1mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 8.701mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 35µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.214g 3.26g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 2.75g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
388%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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.