Flax seeds vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flax seeds and Cayenne pepper
- Flax seeds are higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
- Flax seeds have 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Cayenne pepper. While Flax seeds have 1.644mg of Vitamin B1, Cayenne pepper has only 0.328mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +401.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9522.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1767.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +173.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 534kcal | 318kcal |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 12.01g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 17.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 76.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 29.43g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 56.63g |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 152mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 2014mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 7.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 27.2g |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.373mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 293mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 41610IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2081µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 29.83mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 2mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.919mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 8.701mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 2.45mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 106µg |
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| Choline | 78.7mg | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 3.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 2.75g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 8.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
62%
360%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (30 mg)