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Jackfruit vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jackfruit and cayenne pepper

  • Jackfruit has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 830% more than jackfruit.
  • The glycemic index of jackfruit is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Jackfruit, raw 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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +424.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349.6%
Contains more IronIron +3291.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1807.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1295.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4551.2%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +457.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41520%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8673.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +812.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +598.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2598.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.6%
Contains more OtherOther +549.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1674.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8804.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jackfruit Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Jackfruit Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 5µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 2.45mg 163%
Fiber 1.5g 27.2g 103%
Iron 0.23mg 7.8mg 95%
Manganese 0.043mg 2mg 85%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 76.4mg 70%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.919mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 8.37g 55%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 8.701mg 49%
Potassium 448mg 2014mg 46%
Phosphorus 21mg 293mg 39%
Copper 0.076mg 0.373mg 33%
Magnesium 29mg 152mg 29%
Fats 0.64g 17.27g 26%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.48mg 21%
Folate 24µg 106µg 21%
Protein 1.72g 12.01g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.328mg 19%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 0.195g 3.26g 14%
Calcium 24mg 148mg 12%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Calories 95kcal 318kcal 11%
Carbs 23.25g 56.63g 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 2.75g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 5%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Sodium 2mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 19.08g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.