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Groat vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Groat and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Groat is higher in Copper, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Groat contains 3 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. While Groat contains 1.1mg of Copper, Cayenne pepper contains only 0.373mg.

Buckwheat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne are the varieties 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.
Groat
Groat
4
:
6
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +194.9%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +337.8%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Equal in Selenium - 8.8
Groat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +194.9%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +337.8%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Equal in Selenium - 8.8

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.
Groat
Groat
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +253.3%
Groat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +253.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Fats +407.9%
Contains more Other +187.6%
Equal in Protein - 12.01
Groat
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Fats +407.9%
Contains more Other +187.6%
Equal in Protein - 12.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.6%
Groat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 29.43g Groat
Protein 13.25g 12.01g Groat
Fats 3.4g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 71.5g 56.63g Groat
Calories 343kcal 318kcal Groat
Sugar 10.34g Groat
Fiber 10g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 18mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.2mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 231mg 152mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 293mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 1mg 30mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 1.1mg 0.373mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.3µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 30µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 3.26g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.