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Mackerel vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and cayenne pepper different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 829% more than mackerel.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used in this article.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +486.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +886.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +402.2%
Contains more IronIron +396.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more WaterWater +561.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%
~equal in Fats ~17.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +154.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.7%

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Vitamin A 54µg 2081µg 225%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.45mg 153%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Manganese 0.02mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 76.4mg 84%
Selenium 51.6µg 8.8µg 78%
Iron 1.57mg 7.8mg 78%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 401mg 2014mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.919mg 39%
Copper 0.094mg 0.373mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 8.37g 27%
Folate 2µg 106µg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Protein 23.85g 12.01g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.48mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.328mg 14%
Calcium 15mg 148mg 13%
Magnesium 97mg 152mg 13%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 8.701mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 2.75g 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.176g 3.26g 4%
Calories 262kcal 318kcal 3%
Sodium 83mg 30mg 2%
Phosphorus 278mg 293mg 2%
Fats 17.81g 17.27g 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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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
217%
Mackerel
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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 - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.916g)
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/175120/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.