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Smoothie vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and cayenne pepper different?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin B12, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 824% more than smoothie.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index (44) than cayenne pepper (32).

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +261%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8291.7%
Contains more IronIron +5100%
~equal in Sodium ~30mg

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +966.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2887.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +1021.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +884.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +594%
Contains more OtherOther +1676.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 2.45mg 182%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.15mg 7.8mg 96%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 71%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 24mg 2014mg 59%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 76.4mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 8.701mg 49%
Phosphorus 293mg 42%
Copper 0.373mg 41%
Magnesium 152mg 36%
Folate 106µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 27%
Fats 0g 17.27g 27%
Zinc 2.48mg 23%
Protein 1.22g 12.01g 22%
Carbs 8.16g 56.63g 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 0g 3.26g 15%
Calories 37kcal 318kcal 14%
Calcium 41mg 148mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Net carbs 8.16g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 29mg 30mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.