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Cayenne pepper vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and pollock different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while pollock is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 831% more than pollock.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than pollock (0).

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.4%
Contains more IronIron +1292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +521.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11011.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +401.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12141.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +507.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80200%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +1363.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +257.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.5%
Contains more WaterWater +814.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1952.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1335.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 17µg 229%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.28mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.329mg 163%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.56mg 91%
Manganese 2mg 0.018mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg 67%
Selenium 8.8µg 44.1µg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.223mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.583g 52%
Potassium 2014mg 430mg 47%
Copper 0.373mg 0.06mg 35%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.949mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Folate 106µg 3µg 26%
Fats 17.27g 1.18g 25%
Protein 12.01g 23.48g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.054mg 23%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.57mg 17%
Magnesium 152mg 81mg 17%
Sodium 30mg 419mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.159g 14%
Calories 318kcal 111kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 9%
Calcium 148mg 72mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 51.5mg 91.6mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.134g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Phosphorus 293mg 267mg 4%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pollock
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.