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Cayenne pepper vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Bell pepper

  • Bell pepper contains less Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 229% higher.
  • Bell pepper has 81 times less Vitamin E than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of Vitamin E, while Bell pepper has 0.37mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1050.9%
Contains more IronIron +2194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +465.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1807.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1365%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1539.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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%
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 268% 22% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11145.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7962.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +985.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +960%
Contains more CholineCholine +836.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~80.4mg
~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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1296.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10058.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1120.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1272.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1066.3%

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
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

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 Bell pepper
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Bell pepper Opinion
Calories 318kcal 20kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.86g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.17g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 2.94g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 4.64g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 10mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 10mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 175mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.34mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 27.2g 1.7g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.066mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 20mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 3mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 370IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 18µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.37mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.122mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.057mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.028mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.48mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.224mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 7.4µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 10µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 5.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.008g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.062g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
32%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
9%
Bell pepper

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?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.