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Pumpkin pie spice vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pumpkin pie spice and cayenne pepper?

  • Pumpkin pie spice is richer in manganese, iron, and calcium, yet cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 827% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie spice has 8 times more manganese than cayenne pepper. Pumpkin pie spice has 15.844mg of manganese, while cayenne pepper has 2mg.

We used Spices, pumpkin pie spice and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.

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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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 51%
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 +360.8%
Contains more IronIron +152.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 78% 4.3% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
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 CVitamin C +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15907.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1445.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +182.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 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 CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
~equal in Water ~8.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 13% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 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 -50.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +973.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie spice Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 15.844mg 2mg 602%
Vitamin A 13µg 2081µg 230%
Vitamin E 1.93mg 29.83mg 186%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 2.45mg 158%
Iron 19.71mg 7.8mg 149%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.919mg 60%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 76.4mg 59%
Calcium 682mg 148mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 8.37g 51%
Fiber 14.8g 27.2g 50%
Vitamin K 28.4µg 80.3µg 43%
Potassium 663mg 2014mg 40%
Vitamin B3 2.243mg 8.701mg 40%
Phosphorus 118mg 293mg 25%
Folate 24µg 106µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.328mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.53g 3.26g 15%
Protein 5.76g 12.01g 13%
Copper 0.484mg 0.373mg 12%
Fats 12.6g 17.27g 7%
Choline 20.8mg 51.5mg 6%
Magnesium 136mg 152mg 4%
Carbs 69.28g 56.63g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.102g 2.75g 4%
Calories 342kcal 318kcal 1%
Selenium 9.3µg 8.8µg 1%
Zinc 2.37mg 2.48mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 54.48g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 7.76g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie spice 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
32%
Pumpkin pie spice
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
350%
Pumpkin pie spice
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.27g)
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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.