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Cayenne pepper vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cayenne pepper and beer

  • Beer contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7359.3%
Contains more IronIron +38900%
Contains more CopperCopper +7360%
Contains more ZincZinc +24700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1992.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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%
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3576%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1596.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5226.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2510.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1495.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1042.4%

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 Beer
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 Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.046mg 185%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.02mg 97%
Manganese 2mg 0.008mg 87%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.025mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Potassium 2014mg 27mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0g 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.513mg 51%
Copper 0.373mg 0.005mg 41%
Phosphorus 293mg 14mg 40%
Magnesium 152mg 6mg 35%
Fats 17.27g 0g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.005mg 27%
Folate 106µg 6µg 25%
Protein 12.01g 0.46g 23%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.01mg 22%
Carbs 56.63g 3.55g 18%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0g 15%
Selenium 8.8µg 0.6µg 15%
Calories 318kcal 43kcal 14%
Calcium 148mg 4mg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 10.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
2%
Beer

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 - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.