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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 RAE, 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 RAE 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.
Contains more Iron +434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +223.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.5%
Contains more Potassium +445.8%
Contains more Zinc +427.7%
Contains more Copper +390.8%
Contains more Manganese +523.1%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Equal in Sodium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Iron +434.2%
Contains more Magnesium +223.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.5%
Contains more Potassium +445.8%
Contains more Zinc +427.7%
Contains more Copper +390.8%
Contains more Manganese +523.1%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Equal in Sodium - 27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1653.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6837.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.2%
Equal in Folate - 97
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +1653.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6837.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.2%
Equal in Folate - 97

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +365.5%
Contains more Fats +2516.7%
Contains more Carbs +1451.5%
Contains more Other +331.4%
Contains more Water +1039.3%
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 Protein +365.5%
Contains more Fats +2516.7%
Contains more Carbs +1451.5%
Contains more Other +331.4%
Contains more Water +1039.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5512.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2523.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5512.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2523.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 2.05g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.58g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.66g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 3.65g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 25kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 27.2g 1.6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 7.8mg 1.46mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 47mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 52mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 369mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 2.48mg 0.47mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.076mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.321mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 2373IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 119µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.43mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.044mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.086mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.305mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.073mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 97µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 108.6µg Arugula
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.049g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.319g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
52%
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.