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Cayenne pepper vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and beans

  • 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 beans.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 830% more than beans.
  • Beans have 199 times less vitamin E than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of vitamin E, while beans have 0.15mg.

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%
Beans
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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% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Beans
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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% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2364.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41520%
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
Beans
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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
Beans
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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 Beans
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 Beans DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 5µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.15mg 198%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.13mg 178%
Iron 7.8mg 0.29mg 94%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Fiber 27.2g 5.5g 87%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 3.1mg 81%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.06mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.172g 55%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.43mg 52%
Potassium 2014mg 296mg 51%
Magnesium 152mg 32mg 29%
Phosphorus 293mg 104mg 27%
Fats 17.27g 0.4g 26%
Folate 106µg 24µg 21%
Copper 0.373mg 0.206mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.15mg 15%
Protein 12.01g 4.8g 14%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.103g 14%
Carbs 56.63g 20.49g 12%
Calories 318kcal 105kcal 11%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.4mg 10%
Calcium 148mg 50mg 10%
Selenium 8.8µg 4.5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.035g 7%
Choline 51.5mg 30.8mg 4%
Sodium 30mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 14.99g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 7.78g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
Beans
Beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans
Beans 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. Beans - 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.