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, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, iron, and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A 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.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than cayenne pepper.
We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +475.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2446.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41520% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1512.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +569.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 29.83mg | 199% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 2.45mg | 176% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 3.26g | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 76.4mg | 82% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.373mg | 73% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.919mg | 66% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 7.8mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 8.37g | 53% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 2014mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 8.701mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 2mg | 39% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 17.27g | 29% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 27.2g | 26% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 8.8µg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 12.01g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 293mg | 11% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 318kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 76µg | 106µg | 8% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 51.5mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 152mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.48mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 56.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.328mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 2.75g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.1g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 899kcal | 265kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 19g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.14 | 3.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 10.34g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
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 | +17.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2291.4% |
