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Mangosteen vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mangosteen and cayenne pepper different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than mangosteen in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than mangosteen.
  • Mangosteen has a higher glycemic index (58) than cayenne pepper (32).

Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used in this article.

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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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 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 less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1069.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4095.8%
Contains more IronIron +2500%
Contains more CopperCopper +440.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1081%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3562.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1860.8%

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 9.7% 0.67% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 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% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2534.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +507.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13511.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 +905.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2829.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2877.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3675%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mangosteen Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Mangosteen Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 2.45mg 187%
Fiber 1.8g 27.2g 102%
Iron 0.3mg 7.8mg 94%
Manganese 0.102mg 2mg 83%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 76.4mg 82%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.919mg 67%
Potassium 48mg 2014mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 8.701mg 53%
Phosphorus 8mg 293mg 41%
Copper 0.069mg 0.373mg 34%
Magnesium 13mg 152mg 33%
Fats 0.58g 17.27g 26%
Protein 0.41g 12.01g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.328mg 23%
Zinc 0.21mg 2.48mg 21%
Folate 31µg 106µg 19%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Calcium 12mg 148mg 14%
Carbs 17.91g 56.63g 13%
Calories 73kcal 318kcal 12%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 16.11g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mangosteen 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
5%
Mangosteen
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.