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Cayenne pepper vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and arugula

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in arugula.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 218% more than arugula.
  • Arugula has 69 times less vitamin E than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of vitamin E, while arugula has 0.43mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Arugula, raw.

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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.8%
Contains more IronIron +434.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +427.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +463.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +523.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2833.3%
~equal in Calcium ~160mg
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1648.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6837.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +968.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~97µg

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +365.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2516.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1451.5%
Contains more OtherOther +331.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1039.3%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5512.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2523.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 119µg 218%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.43mg 196%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.073mg 183%
Fiber 27.2g 1.6g 102%
Iron 7.8mg 1.46mg 79%
Manganese 2mg 0.321mg 73%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 15mg 68%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.086mg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.319g 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.305mg 52%
Potassium 2014mg 369mg 48%
Phosphorus 293mg 52mg 34%
Copper 0.373mg 0.076mg 33%
Fats 17.27g 0.66g 26%
Magnesium 152mg 47mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.044mg 24%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 108.6µg 24%
Protein 12.01g 2.58g 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.47mg 18%
Carbs 56.63g 3.65g 18%
Calories 318kcal 25kcal 15%
Selenium 8.8µg 0.3µg 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.086g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 15.3mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.049g 7%
Folate 106µg 97µg 2%
Calcium 148mg 160mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.05g N/A
Sodium 30mg 27mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Arugula
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.