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Pork vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork and cayenne pepper

  • Pork has more selenium, while cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than pork.
  • Pork contains 5 times more selenium than cayenne pepper. While pork contains 45.3µg of selenium, cayenne pepper contains only 8.8µg.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 SeleniumSelenium +414.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.1%
Contains more IronIron +796.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +411%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22122.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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.
Pork
5
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +428%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +127.5%
Contains more WaterWater +618.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +578.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 +125.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 2.45mg 153%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.87mg 7.8mg 87%
Manganese 0.009mg 2mg 87%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 76.4mg 84%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Selenium 45.3µg 8.8µg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 8.37g 48%
Potassium 423mg 2014mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.919mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.328mg 46%
Copper 0.073mg 0.373mg 33%
Protein 27.32g 12.01g 31%
Magnesium 28mg 152mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Folate 5µg 106µg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 8.701mg 23%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Calcium 19mg 148mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.23g 3.26g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 2.75g 9%
Choline 93.9mg 51.5mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 246mg 293mg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Fats 13.92g 17.27g 5%
Calories 242kcal 318kcal 4%
Sodium 62mg 30mg 1%
Zinc 2.39mg 2.48mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.