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Cayenne pepper vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Caper

  • Caper has less Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A needs 230% more than Caper.
  • Caper contains 107 times less Vitamin B6 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, while Caper contains 0.023mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Capers, canned.

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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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4935%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2830%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2464.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.374mg

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%
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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 14% 8.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1676.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30052.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10552.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +226.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +360.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +692.3%
~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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1908.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1058.1%
Contains more WaterWater +941.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%

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
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4265.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2653.3%
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 Caper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Caper Opinion
Calories 318kcal 23kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.36g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.86g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 4.3mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 1.69g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 4.89g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 33mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 40mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 40mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.67mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 27.2g 3.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.374mg Caper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.32mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 10mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 2348mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 138IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.88mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.078mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 1.2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.018mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.139mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.652mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.023mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 24.6µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 23µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 6.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.233g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.063g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.304g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Caper
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
14%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2318mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.