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Fajita vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fajita and Cayenne pepper

  • Fajita contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Selenium +89.8%
Contains more Calcium +1038.5%
Contains more Iron +687.9%
Contains more Magnesium +590.9%
Contains more Potassium +609.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +1143.3%
Contains more Manganese +2930.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 293
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Selenium +89.8%
Contains more Calcium +1038.5%
Contains more Iron +687.9%
Contains more Magnesium +590.9%
Contains more Potassium +609.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +1143.3%
Contains more Manganese +2930.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 293

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.
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
10
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.1%
Contains more Folate +2550%
Contains more Vitamin K +40050%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Cayenne pepper
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.1%
Contains more Folate +2550%
Contains more Vitamin K +40050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Water +777%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +2439.5%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Cayenne pepper
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 +54.5%
Contains more Water +777%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +2439.5%
Contains more Other +109.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
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:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.6%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 18.56g 12.01g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 2.23g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 135kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Fajita
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 13mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.99mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 22mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 277mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 284mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 799mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 1.37mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.03mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.066mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 16.7µg 8.8µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.22mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 4µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.26g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.664g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. 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.