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Pork Meat vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork Meat and cayenne pepper

  • Pork Meat has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
  • Pork Meat contains 4 times more selenium than cayenne pepper. Pork Meat contains 38.2µg of selenium, while cayenne pepper contains 8.8µg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
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 +334.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +424.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.4%
Contains more IronIron +578.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +236%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15284.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 +117.9%
Contains more WaterWater +762.7%
Contains more FatsFats +392%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +594.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 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 -63.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1554.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 2.45mg 132%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Manganese 0.013mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Iron 1.15mg 7.8mg 83%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Selenium 38.2µg 8.8µg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.328mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 8.37g 52%
Potassium 421mg 2014mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.919mg 41%
Copper 0.111mg 0.373mg 29%
Magnesium 29mg 152mg 29%
Protein 26.17g 12.01g 28%
Folate 0µg 106µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Fats 3.51g 17.27g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Calcium 6mg 148mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.198g 3.26g 9%
Calories 143kcal 318kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 8.701mg 8%
Choline 88.9mg 51.5mg 7%
Phosphorus 267mg 293mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 2.75g 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 57mg 30mg 1%
Zinc 2.42mg 2.48mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat 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
63%
Pork Meat
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.