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Peanut vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A 231% more than Peanut.
  • Peanut contains 3 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. Peanut contains 1.144mg of Copper, while Cayenne pepper contains 0.373mg.

Peanuts, all types, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used in this article.

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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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 +206.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~152mg
~equal in Manganese ~2mg

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.
Peanut
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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% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~51.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 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 ProteinProtein +114.8%
Contains more FatsFats +185.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +159.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 +788.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 567kcal 318kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 12.01g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 17.27g Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 7.63g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 16.13g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 168mg 152mg Peanut
Calcium 92mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 705mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 4.58mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 4.72g 10.34g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 1.144mg 0.373mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 2.48mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 293mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 30mg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 8.33mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.934mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 7.2µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.328mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 8.701mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 240µg 106µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg 51.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 2.75g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 8.37g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
75%
Peanut
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.