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Cayenne pepper vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Brotwurst?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link types in this comparison.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +616.7%
Contains more IronIron +657.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.2%

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 0% 0% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +10948.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1800.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more WaterWater +537.3%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +385.1%

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 Brotwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 318kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 12.01g 14.3g Brotwurst
Fats 17.27g 27.8g Brotwurst
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 2.98g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 2.98g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 152mg 16mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 48mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 281mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.03mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.98g Brotwurst
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.1mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 134mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1112mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.27mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 2mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 17µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.25mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.23mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.3mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 9.93g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.83g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.13mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Brotwurst
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1082mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.67g)
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?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.