Sesame vs Cayenne pepper - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sesame and Cayenne pepper
- Sesame has more Copper, Iron, and Calcium, however Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 412% higher.
- Cayenne pepper has 7 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame has 975mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper has 148mg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+558.8%
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Iron
+86.5%
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Magnesium
+130.9%
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Phosphorus
+114.7%
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Sodium
-63.3%
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Zinc
+212.5%
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Copper
+994.4%
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Potassium
+330.3%
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Calcium
+558.8%
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Iron
+86.5%
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Magnesium
+130.9%
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Phosphorus
+114.7%
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Sodium
-63.3%
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Zinc
+212.5%
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Copper
+994.4%
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Potassium
+330.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+141.2%
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Vitamin A
+462233.3%
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Vitamin E
+11832%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+272.1%
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Vitamin B3
+92.7%
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Vitamin B6
+210.1%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Folate - 106
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Vitamin B1
+141.2%
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Vitamin A
+462233.3%
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Vitamin E
+11832%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+272.1%
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Vitamin B3
+92.7%
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Vitamin B6
+210.1%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Folate - 106
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.65g | 29.43g |
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Protein | 17.73g | 12.01g |
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Fats | 49.67g | 17.27g |
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Carbs | 23.45g | 56.63g |
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Calories | 573kcal | 318kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0.3g | 10.34g |
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Fiber | 11.8g | 27.2g |
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Calcium | 975mg | 148mg |
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Iron | 14.55mg | 7.8mg |
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Magnesium | 351mg | 152mg |
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Phosphorus | 629mg | 293mg |
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Potassium | 468mg | 2014mg |
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Sodium | 11mg | 30mg |
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Zinc | 7.75mg | 2.48mg |
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Copper | 4.082mg | 0.373mg |
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Vitamin A | 9IU | 41610IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 29.83mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.328mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.919mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 8.701mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 2.45mg |
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Folate | 97µg | 106µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.388mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.736mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.763mg | mg |
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Leucine | 1.358mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.569mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.586mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.99mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.522mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 6.957g | 3.26g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.759g | 2.75g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 8.37g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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388

Mineral Summary Score
372

118

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
106%

72%

Carbohydrates
23%

57%

Fats
229%

80%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.697g)
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 - $1.5)
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)