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Mackerel vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Cayenne pepper

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 SeleniumSelenium +734.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.3%
Contains more IronIron +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +273%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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.
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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26403.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +497.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +929.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +606.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +54%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +434.2%
Contains more OtherOther +121.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +202.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 305kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 18.5g 12.01g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 17.27g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 66mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 520mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.4mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.1mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 1.1mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 254mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 4450mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 157IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 47µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 2.38mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 73.4µg 8.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 15µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 101.6mg 51.5mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 2.75g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
200%
Mackerel
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.