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Cayenne pepper vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Barley

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Barley is higher in Selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A needs 231% more than Barley.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Barley, hulled.

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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%
Barley
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +348.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.6%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~264mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.943mg

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%
Barley
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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% 1.3% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189036.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3550%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Barley
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12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +650.9%
Contains more OtherOther +162.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
~equal in Protein ~12.48g

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
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +832.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.2%

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 Barley
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Barley Opinion
Calories 318kcal 354kcal Barley
Protein 12.01g 12.48g Barley
Fats 17.27g 2.3g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 56.18g Barley
Carbs 56.63g 73.48g Barley
Magnesium 152mg 133mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 33mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 452mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 3.6mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.8g Barley
Fiber 27.2g 17.3g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.498mg Barley
Zinc 2.48mg 2.77mg Barley
Phosphorus 293mg 264mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 12mg Barley
Vitamin A 41610IU 22IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.57mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1.943mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.285mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.604mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.318mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.2µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 19µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.295g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.108g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
34%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
110%
Barley

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?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.