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Rosemary vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rosemary and Cayenne pepper

  • Rosemary contains less Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 215% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rosemary, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 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 more CalciumCalcium +114.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.5%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.3%

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +629.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +741.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.8%
Contains more FatsFats +194.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 -12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +829%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 131kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.31g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 5.86g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 21.8mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 6.6g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 20.7g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 91mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 317mg 148mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 6.65mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.301mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.93mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 66mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 26mg 30mg Rosemary
Vitamin A 2924IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 146µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.96mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 109µg 106µg Rosemary
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 2.838g 3.26g Rosemary
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
40%
Rosemary
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.