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Cayenne pepper vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and amaranth

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, and copper in cayenne pepper is higher than in amaranth.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin E, 198% more than amaranth.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 42 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. While cayenne pepper contains 0.919mg of vitamin B2, amaranth contains only 0.022mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1391.9%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4077.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3602.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2068.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +381.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.1%
Contains more FatsFats +993%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203%
Contains more OtherOther +684.4%
Contains more WaterWater +833.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Amaranth DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.19mg 198%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.113mg 180%
Fiber 27.2g 2.1g 100%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 2.1mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.022mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Potassium 2014mg 135mg 55%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.235mg 53%
Manganese 2mg 0.854mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.015mg 26%
Copper 0.373mg 0.149mg 25%
Fats 17.27g 1.58g 24%
Folate 106µg 22µg 21%
Phosphorus 293mg 148mg 21%
Magnesium 152mg 65mg 21%
Protein 12.01g 3.8g 16%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.86mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Carbs 56.63g 18.69g 13%
Calories 318kcal 102kcal 11%
Calcium 148mg 47mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Selenium 8.8µg 5.5µg 6%
Sodium 30mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 16.59g 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 Amaranth
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
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.