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Focaccia vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between focaccia and cayenne pepper

  • Focaccia contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin K, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2 than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +80.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +660%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1666.7%
Contains more IronIron +146.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +449.5%

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2000.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2068.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1308.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1675.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 WaterWater +470.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.1%
Contains more OtherOther +275.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +742.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 29.83mg 189%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 2.45mg 180%
Fiber 1.8g 27.2g 102%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Manganese 0.364mg 2mg 71%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 80.3µg 62%
Iron 3.16mg 7.8mg 58%
Potassium 114mg 2014mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 8.37g 49%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.919mg 48%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 8.701mg 31%
Magnesium 20mg 152mg 31%
Copper 0.091mg 0.373mg 31%
Phosphorus 128mg 293mg 24%
Sodium 561mg 30mg 23%
Fats 7.89g 17.27g 14%
Selenium 15.9µg 8.8µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.328mg 12%
Calcium 35mg 148mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.877g 3.26g 11%
Zinc 1.33mg 2.48mg 10%
Choline 2.9mg 51.5mg 9%
Folate 138µg 106µg 8%
Carbs 35.82g 56.63g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 2.75g 7%
Protein 8.77g 12.01g 6%
Calories 249kcal 318kcal 3%
Net carbs 34.02g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.