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Egg vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggs and cayenne pepper

  • Eggs have more copper; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 215% more than eggs.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +436.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1498.4%
Contains more IronIron +555.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7592.3%

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.
Egg
Egg
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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2796.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13495.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1924.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +827%
Contains more FatsFats +62.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4956.3%
Contains more OtherOther +464.5%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +491.9%
~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.
Egg Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 149µg 2081µg 215%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 29.83mg 192%
Copper 2mg 0.373mg 181%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 2.45mg 179%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Manganese 0.026mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Iron 1.19mg 7.8mg 83%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 126mg 2014mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 8.701mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 8.37g 46%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Choline 293.8mg 51.5mg 44%
Selenium 30.8µg 8.8µg 40%
Magnesium 10mg 152mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.919mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.328mg 22%
Carbs 1.12g 56.63g 19%
Phosphorus 172mg 293mg 17%
Folate 44µg 106µg 16%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.48mg 13%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Fats 10.61g 17.27g 10%
Calcium 50mg 148mg 10%
Calories 155kcal 318kcal 8%
Sodium 124mg 30mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 2.75g 3%
Protein 12.58g 12.01g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 10.34g N/A
Saturated fat 3.267g 3.26g 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0070000000000001g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.