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Cayenne pepper vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cayenne pepper and allspice

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, allspice is richer in calcium and manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 821% more.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 15 times more vitamin B2 than allspice. Cayenne pepper contains 0.919mg of vitamin B2, while allspice contains 0.063mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of allspice is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +346.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.2%
~equal in Iron ~7.06mg

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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7607.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +194.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.2%
Contains more FatsFats +98.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
~equal in Water ~8.46g

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
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.8%

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 Allspice
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Allspice DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 27µg 228%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.21mg 172%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.063mg 66%
Calcium 148mg 661mg 51%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 39.2mg 41%
Manganese 2mg 2.943mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.36g 40%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.86mg 37%
Potassium 2014mg 1044mg 29%
Phosphorus 293mg 113mg 26%
Fiber 27.2g 21.6g 22%
Copper 0.373mg 0.553mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.101mg 19%
Folate 106µg 36µg 18%
Fats 17.27g 8.69g 13%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.01mg 13%
Protein 12.01g 6.09g 12%
Selenium 8.8µg 2.7µg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Iron 7.8mg 7.06mg 9%
Carbs 56.63g 72.12g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.66g 5%
Magnesium 152mg 135mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.26g 2.55g 3%
Calories 318kcal 263kcal 3%
Sodium 30mg 77mg 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Allspice
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
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.