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Feta vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between feta and cayenne pepper

  • Feta has more vitamin B12; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 824% more than feta.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 CalciumCalcium +233.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3148.4%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1065.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7042.9%

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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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% 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 Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1564.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +778%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4361.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.919mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 ProteinProtein +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +586%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1284.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +68.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1316.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 125µg 2081µg 217%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 2.45mg 156%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.65mg 7.8mg 89%
Manganese 0.028mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 80.3µg 65%
Potassium 62mg 2014mg 57%
Saturated fat 14.946g 3.26g 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 8.37g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 8.701mg 48%
Sodium 917mg 30mg 39%
Copper 0.032mg 0.373mg 38%
Calcium 493mg 148mg 35%
Magnesium 19mg 152mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Folate 32µg 106µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Carbs 4.09g 56.63g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.328mg 15%
Selenium 15µg 8.8µg 11%
Choline 15.4mg 51.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.919mg 6%
Phosphorus 337mg 293mg 6%
Fats 21.28g 17.27g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 2.75g 5%
Protein 14.21g 12.01g 4%
Zinc 2.88mg 2.48mg 4%
Calories 264kcal 318kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Net carbs 4.09g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.686g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.