Ground ginger vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ground ginger and cayenne pepper
- Ground ginger has more manganese, iron, and selenium; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 1361% more.
- Ground ginger contains 6 times more selenium than cayenne pepper. Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of selenium, while cayenne pepper contains 8.8µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, ginger, ground 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1565% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +534.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +613% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +440.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9937.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +715.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +307.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
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 | -20.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +474.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +801% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 2mg | 1361% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 29.83mg | 199% |
| Iron | 19.8mg | 7.8mg | 150% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 2.45mg | 140% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 8.8µg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 76.4mg | 84% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 80.3µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.919mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 27.2g | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 8.37g | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.328mg | 24% |
| Folate | 13µg | 106µg | 23% |
| Fats | 4.24g | 17.27g | 20% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 2014mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 293mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 214mg | 152mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.48mg | 0.373mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.48mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.479g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Protein | 8.98g | 12.01g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 8.701mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 71.62g | 56.63g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.599g | 3.26g | 3% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 51.5mg | 2% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.52g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A |
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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
34%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.