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, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for copper for 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +558.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +994.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11832% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +272.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 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 | +582.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.373mg | 412% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 29.83mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 2.45mg | 128% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 8.37g | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 7.8mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 148mg | 83% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 80.3µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 27.2g | 62% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.919mg | 52% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 17.27g | 50% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 2.48mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 293mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 152mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 8.8µg | 47% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 2014mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 2.75g | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.328mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 8.701mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 3.26g | 17% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 318kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 56.63g | 11% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 12.01g | 11% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 51.5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 97µg | 106µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
125%
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)