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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 832% 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% 694% 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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.57mg 195%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.318mg 164%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.2µg 65%
Selenium 8.8µg 37.7µg 53%
Iron 7.8mg 3.6mg 53%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.285mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.108g 48%
Potassium 2014mg 452mg 46%
Fiber 27.2g 17.3g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.646mg 27%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.604mg 26%
Fats 17.27g 2.3g 23%
Folate 106µg 19µg 22%
Copper 0.373mg 0.498mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.482g 13%
Calcium 148mg 33mg 12%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.295g 6%
Carbs 56.63g 73.48g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Magnesium 152mg 133mg 5%
Phosphorus 293mg 264mg 4%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.77mg 3%
Calories 318kcal 354kcal 2%
Manganese 2mg 1.943mg 2%
Protein 12.01g 12.48g 1%
Sodium 30mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
221%
Cayenne pepper
33%
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.