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Cayenne pepper vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 817% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 34 times more vitamin E than Brussels sprouts. While cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.88mg.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +417.7%
Contains more IronIron +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +493.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5376.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1067.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1018.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.4%
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5656.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.7%
Contains more OtherOther +340.9%
Contains more WaterWater +968.3%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11856.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1728%

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 Brussels sprouts
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 153g 964%
Vitamin A 2081µg 38µg 227%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.88mg 193%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.219mg 172%
Fiber 27.2g 3.8g 94%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 177µg 81%
Iron 7.8mg 1.4mg 80%
Manganese 2mg 0.337mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.09mg 64%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.745mg 50%
Potassium 2014mg 389mg 48%
Copper 0.373mg 0.07mg 34%
Phosphorus 293mg 69mg 32%
Magnesium 152mg 23mg 31%
Fats 17.27g 0.3g 26%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.42mg 19%
Protein 12.01g 3.38g 17%
Carbs 56.63g 8.95g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.139mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.062g 15%
Calories 318kcal 43kcal 14%
Selenium 8.8µg 1.6µg 13%
Calcium 148mg 42mg 11%
Folate 106µg 61µg 11%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 85mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.023g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Choline 51.5mg 19.1mg 6%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 30mg 25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.