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Cayenne pepper vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cayenne pepper and Almond

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Almond is richer in Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% more.

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

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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%
Almond
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.8%
Contains more IronIron +110.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
~equal in Manganese ~2.179mg

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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1688.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52.1mg

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
Almond
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21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.8%
Contains more WaterWater +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +104.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.1%
Contains more FatsFats +189.1%

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
Almond
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8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1047.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%

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 Almond
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Almond Opinion
Calories 318kcal 579kcal Almond
Protein 12.01g 21.15g Almond
Fats 17.27g 49.93g Almond
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 9.05g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 21.55g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 270mg Almond
Calcium 148mg 269mg Almond
Potassium 2014mg 733mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 3.71mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 4.35g Almond
Fiber 27.2g 12.5g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 1.031mg Almond
Zinc 2.48mg 3.12mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 293mg 481mg Almond
Sodium 30mg 1mg Almond
Vitamin A 41610IU 2IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 25.63mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 8.8µg 4.1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.205mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.618mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.137mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 44µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.015g Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 52.1mg Almond
Saturated Fat 3.26g 3.802g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 12.329g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Almond
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
78%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.