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Cayenne pepper vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Broccoli

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Broccoli in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 228% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 38 times more Vitamin E than Broccoli. While Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of Vitamin E, Broccoli has only 0.78mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +537.3%
Contains more IronIron +968.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +661.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +504.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +852.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252%
~equal in Sodium ~33mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6579%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +685.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.5%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +325.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4567.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.9%
Contains more OtherOther +594.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1009.3%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21926.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%

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 Broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Broccoli Opinion
Calories 318kcal 34kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.82g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.37g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 29.43g 4.04g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 6.64g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 47mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 316mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.73mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 27.2g 2.6g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.049mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.41mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 66mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 33mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 623IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 31µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.78mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.21mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.071mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.117mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.639mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.175mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 106µg 63µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 18.7mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.011g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.038g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Broccoli
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.