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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 RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Mackerel contains 6 times more Selenium than Cayenne pepper. Mackerel contains 51.6µg of Selenium, while Cayenne pepper contains 8.8µg.

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Selenium +486.4%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +396.8%
Contains more Magnesium +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +402.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Copper +296.8%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 293
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
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 +486.4%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +396.8%
Contains more Magnesium +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +402.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Copper +296.8%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
10
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +23016.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 +23016.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Folate +5200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Water +561.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Equal in Fats - 17.27
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +98.6%
Contains more Water +561.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Equal in Fats - 17.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
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2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.7%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 23.85g 12.01g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 17.27g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 262kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 15mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.57mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 97mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 278mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 401mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 83mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.94mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.094mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.02mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 51.6µg 8.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0.4mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 2µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.75g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
388%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
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.