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Edible mushroom vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edible mushroom and Cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Edible mushroom in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1588.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +1460%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4155.3%
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 +3538.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2255.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +523.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +197.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +1048.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4979.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1637.1%
Contains more OtherOther +602.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5131.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 22kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.09g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.34g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 2.1mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 2.26g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 3.26g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 3mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 318mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.5mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 1.98g 10.34g Edible mushroom
Fiber 1g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.318mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.52mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 86mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 5mg 30mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 9.3µg 8.8µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 17µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 17.3mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.05g 3.26g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Edible mushroom
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.