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Italian sausage raw vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between italian sausage raw and cayenne pepper?

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B12, yet cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cayenne pepper is lower.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 +181.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +985.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +696%
Contains more IronIron +561%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3348.3%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3720%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +716.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +81.4%
Contains more WaterWater +534.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8612.3%
Contains more OtherOther +124.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +421.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 2.45mg 165%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Manganese 0.058mg 2mg 84%
Vitamin C 2mg 76.4mg 83%
Iron 1.18mg 7.8mg 83%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.919mg 58%
Potassium 253mg 2014mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Saturated fat 11.27g 3.26g 36%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 8.701mg 34%
Magnesium 14mg 152mg 33%
Copper 0.08mg 0.373mg 33%
Sodium 731mg 30mg 30%
Selenium 24.8µg 8.8µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 2.75g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 8.37g 29%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Folate 8µg 106µg 25%
Fats 31.33g 17.27g 22%
Phosphorus 142mg 293mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.328mg 20%
Carbs 0.65g 56.63g 19%
Calcium 18mg 148mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Zinc 1.79mg 2.48mg 6%
Protein 14.25g 12.01g 4%
Calories 346kcal 318kcal 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.01g)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.