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Peppermint vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peppermint and Cayenne pepper

  • Peppermint has less Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A needs 208% more than Peppermint.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppermint, fresh 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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +64.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254%
Contains more IronIron +53.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.1%
~equal in Sodium ~30mg

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +879.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1799.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 WaterWater +877%
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1737.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.3%
Contains more OtherOther +241.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1547.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 70kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.75g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.94g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 31.8mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 6.89g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 14.89g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 80mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 243mg 148mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 5.08mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.329mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 1.11mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 73mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 31mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 4248IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 212µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.176mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 114µg 106µg Peppermint
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.246g 3.26g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
47%
Peppermint
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.