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Nutmeg vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nutmeg and Cayenne pepper?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Copper, yet Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 8 times more Saturated Fat than Cayenne pepper. Nutmeg has 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Cayenne pepper has 3.26g.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Iron +156.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +475.4%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Iron +156.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +475.4%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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.
Nutmeg
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Contains more Vitamin A +40694.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1512.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1431.3%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin A +40694.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1512.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +569.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1431.3%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +110.2%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Other +159.2%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 Fats +110.2%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Other +159.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2291.4%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2291.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 5.84g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 36.31g 17.27g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 525kcal 318kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 10.34g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 184mg 148mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 183mg 152mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 350mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 16mg 30mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 1.027mg 0.373mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 2mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 102IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 3mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.328mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 76µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 25.94g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 2.75g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Cayenne pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.