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Pound cake vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pound cake and Cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Pound cake in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 223% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
0
:
10
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +427%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +1251.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +788.1%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +427%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +1251.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +788.1%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +76%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +17165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4489.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6705.6%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4623.5%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +17165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4489.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6705.6%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4623.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Water +221.4%
Contains more Protein +140.2%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Other +294.8%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 Water +221.4%
Contains more Protein +140.2%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Other +294.8%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
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:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.75
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 29.43g Pound cake
Protein 5g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 13.96g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 53.64g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 353kcal 318kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 0.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 47mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.48mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 8mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 140mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 149mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 377mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.43mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.042mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.11mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 5µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 241IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.65mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 42µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.192g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 4.811g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 2.75g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
25%
Pound cake
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.