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Cayenne pepper vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cayenne pepper and black gram

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, and potassium; however, black gram has more copper, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Black gram has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Mungo beans, mature seeds, 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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +163%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
~equal in Calcium ~138mg
~equal in Iron ~7.57mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.2µg

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%
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% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +501.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +771.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.8%
~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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +953%
Contains more OtherOther +79.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
~equal in Carbs ~58.99g

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3135.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +681.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

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 Black gram
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Black gram DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.281mg 167%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Copper 0.373mg 0.981mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.254mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.071g 49%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.447mg 45%
Fiber 27.2g 18.3g 36%
Potassium 2014mg 983mg 30%
Folate 106µg 216µg 28%
Magnesium 152mg 267mg 27%
Protein 12.01g 25.21g 26%
Fats 17.27g 1.64g 24%
Manganese 2mg 1.527mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.114g 14%
Phosphorus 293mg 379mg 12%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.35mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.085g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.273mg 5%
Iron 7.8mg 7.57mg 3%
Calories 318kcal 341kcal 1%
Selenium 8.8µg 8.2µg 1%
Calcium 148mg 138mg 1%
Carbs 56.63g 58.99g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 40.69g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Sodium 30mg 38mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Black gram
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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.