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Salmon raw vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salmon raw and cayenne pepper?

  • Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 230% more.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +314.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +424.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311%
Contains more IronIron +875%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12400%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +324%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +750.9%
Contains more FatsFats +172.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 12µg 2081µg 230%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 2.45mg 126%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.8mg 7.8mg 88%
Manganese 0.016mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Selenium 36.5µg 8.8µg 50%
Potassium 490mg 2014mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.919mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 8.37g 39%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Magnesium 29mg 152mg 29%
Folate 25µg 106µg 20%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.48mg 17%
Fats 6.34g 17.27g 17%
Protein 19.84g 12.01g 16%
Calcium 12mg 148mg 14%
Copper 0.25mg 0.373mg 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 293mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.981g 3.26g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 142kcal 318kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.328mg 9%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 8.701mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 2.75g 2%
Sodium 44mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
77%
Salmon raw
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.