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Cayenne pepper vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and bulgur dry

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, vitamin B2, fiber, and potassium, while bulgur dry has more manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than bulgur dry.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Bulgur, dry.

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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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +391.2%
Contains more IronIron +217.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~164mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~300mg

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +699.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4126.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +292.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
~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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +1198.5%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
~equal in Protein ~12.29g

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1489.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1447.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

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 Bulgur dry
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 Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.06mg 198%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.342mg 162%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 2.46mg 67%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.9µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.115mg 62%
Fiber 27.2g 12.5g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.541g 52%
Potassium 2014mg 410mg 47%
Manganese 2mg 3.048mg 46%
Fats 17.27g 1.33g 25%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 5.114mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 21%
Folate 106µg 27µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.232g 14%
Selenium 8.8µg 2.3µg 12%
Calcium 148mg 35mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.232mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.173g 6%
Carbs 56.63g 75.87g 6%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.93mg 5%
Choline 51.5mg 28.1mg 4%
Copper 0.373mg 0.335mg 4%
Magnesium 152mg 164mg 3%
Calories 318kcal 342kcal 1%
Protein 12.01g 12.29g 1%
Sodium 30mg 17mg 1%
Phosphorus 293mg 300mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Bulgur dry
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
96%
Bulgur dry

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 - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.