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Cayenne pepper vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and brie?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K, yet brie is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 820% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cayenne pepper is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cheese, brie types in this article.

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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 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1225%
Contains more IronIron +1460%
Contains more CopperCopper +1863.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5782.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.38mg

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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1096%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3391.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12484.4%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.8%
Contains more FatsFats +60.3%
Contains more WaterWater +501.5%

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
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +913.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.4%

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 Brie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Brie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 174µg 212%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.24mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.235mg 170%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.5mg 91%
Manganese 2mg 0.034mg 85%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.3µg 65%
Saturated fat 3.26g 17.41g 64%
Potassium 2014mg 152mg 55%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.38mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.826g 50%
Copper 0.373mg 0.019mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.52mg 31%
Magnesium 152mg 20mg 31%
Sodium 30mg 629mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.07mg 22%
Carbs 56.63g 0.45g 19%
Protein 12.01g 20.75g 17%
Fats 17.27g 27.68g 16%
Phosphorus 293mg 188mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 8.013g 13%
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg 10%
Folate 106µg 65µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 15.4mg 7%
Calcium 148mg 184mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Calories 318kcal 334kcal 1%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.38mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Brie
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
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.