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Chocolate vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Cayenne pepper

  • Chocolate has more Copper, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A 231% more than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Cayenne pepper. While Chocolate contains 18.519g of Saturated Fat, Cayenne pepper contains only 3.26g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 CopperCopper +175.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~152mg
~equal in Iron ~7.8mg

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1212%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1738%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1100.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +891.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +81.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.1%
Contains more WaterWater +729.9%
Contains more OtherOther +255.3%
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 +246.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 546kcal 318kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 31.28g 17.27g Chocolate
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 54.17g 29.43g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 56.63g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 146mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 56mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 559mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 8.02mg 7.8mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 7g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 1.028mg 0.373mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 206mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 24mg 30mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.54mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.419mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 3µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.112g Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 18.519g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 2.75g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.259g)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.