Potato chips vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and cayenne pepper
- Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin K than potato chips.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
- Potato chips contain 3 times more saturated fat than cayenne pepper. Potato chips contain 10.96g of saturated fat, while cayenne pepper contains 3.26g.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more IronIron | +378.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +227.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +271.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +263.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +323.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.8% |
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Carbs
~56.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
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 | +257.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 29.83mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 2.45mg | 138% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 27.2g | 90% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 7.8mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 2mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.919mg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 76.4mg | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 80.3µg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 3.26g | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 8.701mg | 30% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 17.27g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 8.37g | 25% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 2014mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 152mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 2.75g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 293mg | 18% |
| Folate | 45µg | 106µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.328mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 148mg | 12% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 318kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 12.01g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.373mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 51.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 56.63g | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
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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
56%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)