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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
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 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.
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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.701mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 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
65% 12% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 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 -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.
Ground ginger 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground ginger 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
34%
Ground ginger
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)
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.

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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.