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Cayenne pepper vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and bean

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in bean.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 231% more than bean.
  • Bean has 416 times less Vitamin A than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 2081µg of Vitamin A, while bean has 5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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%
Bean
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.4%
Contains more IronIron +2589.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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%
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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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2364.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39154.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1923.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9937.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4217.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.4%
Contains more OtherOther +253.2%
Contains more WaterWater +801.9%

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
Bean
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33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7757.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4766.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%

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 Bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Bean Opinion
Calories 318kcal 105kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 4.8g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.4g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 3.1mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 14.99g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 20.49g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 32mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 50mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 296mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.29mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 7.78g Bean
Fiber 27.2g 5.5g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.206mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 1.4mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 104mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 41610IU 106IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 4.5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.06mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.43mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 24µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 30.8mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.035g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.172g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Bean
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean
Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean 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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.