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Milk vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between milk and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in milk.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 828% more than milk.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 +1281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1242.7%
Contains more IronIron +25900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3630%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%

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.
Milk
3
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3487.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6521.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%
Contains more CholineCholine +191%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +1017%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1680.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1034.9%
Contains more OtherOther +705.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +892.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23814.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 58µg 2081µg 225%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 2.45mg 186%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.03mg 7.8mg 97%
Manganese 0.003mg 2mg 87%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.919mg 56%
Potassium 150mg 2014mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 8.701mg 54%
Copper 0.01mg 0.373mg 40%
Magnesium 11mg 152mg 34%
Phosphorus 95mg 293mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.328mg 26%
Folate 5µg 106µg 25%
Fats 0.97g 17.27g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.48mg 19%
Protein 3.37g 12.01g 17%
Carbs 4.99g 56.63g 17%
Calories 42kcal 318kcal 14%
Saturated fat 0.633g 3.26g 12%
Selenium 3.3µg 8.8µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 2.75g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Choline 17.7mg 51.5mg 6%
Calcium 125mg 148mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 44mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.