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Pistachio vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pistachios and cayenne pepper

  • Pistachios have more copper and vitamin B1; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 228% more.
  • Pistachios contain 3 times more copper than cayenne pepper. Pistachios contain 1.3mg of copper, while cayenne pepper contains 0.373mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 +248.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +99%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%

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.
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1264.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7903.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +943%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +474.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +569.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 +67.9%
Contains more FatsFats +162.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.4%
Contains more WaterWater +84.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 +745.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio 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 Pistachio Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 26µg 2081µg 228%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 29.83mg 180%
Copper 1.3mg 0.373mg 103%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 76.4mg 79%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Fiber 10.6g 27.2g 66%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.919mg 58%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 2.45mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 2.75g 51%
Iron 3.92mg 7.8mg 49%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8.701mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.328mg 45%
Fats 45.32g 17.27g 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 8.37g 40%
Manganese 1.2mg 2mg 35%
Potassium 1025mg 2014mg 29%
Phosphorus 490mg 293mg 28%
Protein 20.16g 12.01g 16%
Folate 51µg 106µg 14%
Saturated fat 5.907g 3.26g 12%
Calories 560kcal 318kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Carbs 27.17g 56.63g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Magnesium 121mg 152mg 7%
Calcium 105mg 148mg 4%
Selenium 7µg 8.8µg 3%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.48mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 30mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.