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Seed vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Seed and Cayenne pepper?

  • Seed is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese, yet Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 196% more.
  • Seed has 6 times more Selenium than Cayenne pepper. While Seed has 55.2µg of Selenium, Cayenne pepper has only 8.8µg.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types 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.
Contains more Calcium +326.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.7%
Contains more Copper +147.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +527.3%
Contains more Potassium +394.8%
Equal in Iron - 7.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +326.4%
Contains more Magnesium +120.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.7%
Contains more Copper +147.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +527.3%
Contains more Potassium +394.8%
Equal in Iron - 7.8

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.
Seed
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +89%
Contains more Vitamin A +76955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin C +4675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.701
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 B1 +89%
Contains more Vitamin A +76955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin C +4675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.701

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Contains more Other +25.8%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Contains more Other +25.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.26
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.26

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 16.54g 12.01g Seed
Fats 30.74g 17.27g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 486kcal 318kcal Seed
Sugar 10.34g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 27.2g Seed
Calcium 631mg 148mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 335mg 152mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 293mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 16mg 30mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 2.48mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.373mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 2mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 8.8µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.5mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.328mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 8.701mg Seed
Vitamin B6 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 49µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.33g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 8.37g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.