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Cayenne pepper vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Butterscotch

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Butterscotch in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 228% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Candies, butterscotch.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +77900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +29200%
Contains more Potassium +67033.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +2655.6%
Contains more Copper +37200%
Contains more Manganese +199900%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +77900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +29200%
Contains more Potassium +67033.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +2655.6%
Contains more Copper +37200%
Contains more Manganese +199900%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +41510%
Contains more Vitamin E +33044.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41510%
Contains more Vitamin E +33044.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39933.3%
Contains more Fats +423.3%
Contains more Water +53.3%
Contains more Other +492.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
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% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +39933.3%
Contains more Fats +423.3%
Contains more Water +53.3%
Contains more Other +492.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6760.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6760.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 12.01g 0.03g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 3.3g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 318kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 10.34g 80.46g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 4mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.01mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 1mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 3mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 391mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.001mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.001mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.6µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 100IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 28µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.012mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.016mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.002mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.845g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.122g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Butterscotch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.