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Hazelnut vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hazelnut and Cayenne pepper

  • Hazelnut is higher in Manganese, and Copper, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 231% higher.
  • Hazelnut has 5 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. While Hazelnut has 1.725mg of Copper, Cayenne pepper has only 0.373mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
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 CopperCopper +362.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.2%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~152mg
~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 21% 1.2% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1112.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +207950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +465.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +251.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +163.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1560.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~8.37g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 628kcal 318kcal Hazelnut
Protein 14.95g 12.01g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 17.27g Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 7g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 16.7g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 163mg 152mg Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 680mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 4.7mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 4.34g 10.34g Hazelnut
Fiber 9.7g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 1.725mg 0.373mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 0mg 30mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 1µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 15.03mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 6.175mg 2mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.328mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 14.2µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 113µg 106µg Hazelnut
Choline 45.6mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 4.464g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 2.75g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut 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
67%
Hazelnut
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.204g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.