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Rye vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rye and Cayenne pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Rye.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Rye.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.9%
Contains more IronIron +196.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.373mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1261%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.328mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +34%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +959.5%
Contains more OtherOther +284.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1222.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 338kcal 318kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 1.63g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 60.76g 29.43g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 56.63g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 24mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 510mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.63mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0.98g 10.34g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.367mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.65mg 2.48mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 293mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 30mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.85mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2.577mg 2mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 8.8µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 5.9µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 38µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 30.4mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.197g 3.26g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.