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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 from Cayenne pepper is 227% 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% 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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5418.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 318kcal 43kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 3.38g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.3g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 29.43g 5.15g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 8.95g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 23mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 42mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 389mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.4mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.2g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 27.2g 3.8g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.07mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.42mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 69mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 41610IU 754IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 38µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.88mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.337mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 1.6µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.139mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.745mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.219mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 106µg 61µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 19.1mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.023g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

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
360%
Cayenne pepper
76%
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.