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Cinnamon vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon and cayenne pepper

  • Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, and calcium; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 672% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 7 times more calcium than cayenne pepper. While cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium, cayenne pepper has only 148mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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 +577%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.9%
~equal in Iron ~7.8mg
~equal in Copper ~0.373mg

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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14005.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1450.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +157.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +368.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 CarbsCarbs +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201%
Contains more FatsFats +1292.7%
Contains more OtherOther +67.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1017.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12208.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 247kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.99g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 1.24g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 3.8mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 27.49g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 80.59g 56.63g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 1002mg 148mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 8.32mg 7.8mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 10.34g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 27.2g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 1.83mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 64mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 10mg 30mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 15µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 2.32mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 17.466mg 2mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 31.2µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 6µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 11mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.345g 3.26g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
20%
Cinnamon
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.