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Cayenne pepper vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and balsamic vinegar

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and zinc in cayenne pepper is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less saturated fat.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

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

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +448.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1698.2%
Contains more IronIron +983.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1334.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1442.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1426.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2351%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.5%
Contains more WaterWater +849.7%
~equal in Other ~6.03g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 188%
Fiber 27.2g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.72mg 89%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Manganese 2mg 0.131mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 71%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Potassium 2014mg 112mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 54%
Phosphorus 293mg 19mg 39%
Copper 0.373mg 0.026mg 39%
Magnesium 152mg 12mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 27%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 17.27g 0g 27%
Protein 12.01g 0.49g 23%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.08mg 22%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0g 15%
Carbs 56.63g 17.03g 13%
Calcium 148mg 27mg 12%
Calories 318kcal 88kcal 12%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Net carbs 29.43g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 14.95g N/A
Sodium 30mg 23mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar 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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.