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Caviar vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caviar and cayenne pepper

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, selenium, and choline, while cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 833% more than cayenne pepper.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +97.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.8%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +644.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1012.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%

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.
Caviar
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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
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 +853.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +667.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +112%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 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 +104.8%
Contains more WaterWater +490.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1315.8%
~equal in Fats ~17.27g
~equal in Other ~6.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
1
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 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 +68.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 0µg 833%
Vitamin A 271µg 2081µg 201%
Cholesterol 588mg 0mg 196%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 29.83mg 186%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 2.45mg 164%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Selenium 65.5µg 8.8µg 103%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Manganese 0.05mg 2mg 85%
Choline 490.9mg 51.5mg 80%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 70%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 80.3µg 66%
Sodium 1500mg 30mg 64%
Potassium 181mg 2014mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.701mg 54%
Iron 11.88mg 7.8mg 51%
Magnesium 300mg 152mg 35%
Copper 0.11mg 0.373mg 29%
Protein 24.6g 12.01g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.919mg 23%
Carbs 4g 56.63g 18%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 0IU 15%
Folate 50µg 106µg 14%
Zinc 0.95mg 2.48mg 14%
Calcium 275mg 148mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.328mg 12%
Phosphorus 356mg 293mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 8.37g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 2.75g 5%
Saturated fat 4.06g 3.26g 4%
Calories 264kcal 318kcal 3%
Fats 17.9g 17.27g 1%
Net carbs 4g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $97.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.