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Peanut butter vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut butter and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Peanut butter.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Cayenne pepper. While Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, Cayenne pepper contains only 3.26g.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne are the varieties 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 butter
Peanut butter
5
:
5
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Contains more Calcium +202%
Contains more Iron +348.3%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 152
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Contains more Calcium +202%
Contains more Iron +348.3%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 152
Equal in Zinc - 2.48

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 butter
Peanut butter
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Cayenne pepper
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 B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Fats +197.4%
Contains more Carbs +153.8%
Contains more Water +554.5%
Contains more Other +109%
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Cayenne pepper
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 Protein +84.9%
Contains more Fats +197.4%
Contains more Carbs +153.8%
Contains more Water +554.5%
Contains more Other +109%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
1
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Peanut butter Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 22.21g 12.01g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 17.27g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 598kcal 318kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 5g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 49mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.74mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 168mg 152mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 293mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 17mg 30mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 2.48mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.373mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 4.1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 9.1mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 8.701mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 87µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0.3µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 10.325g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 2.75g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 8.37g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.