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Cayenne pepper vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Cassava

  • Cassava has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 231% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava contains 157 times less Vitamin E than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of Vitamin E , while Cassava contains 0.19mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cassava, raw.

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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 +825%
Contains more Iron +2788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +623.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +985.2%
Contains more Potassium +643.2%
Contains more Zinc +629.4%
Contains more Copper +273%
Contains more Manganese +420.8%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +2788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +623.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +985.2%
Contains more Potassium +643.2%
Contains more Zinc +629.4%
Contains more Copper +273%
Contains more Manganese +420.8%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%

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 +319976.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2684.1%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +319976.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2684.1%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +783.1%
Contains more Fats +6067.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Contains more Other +874.2%
Contains more Water +641.4%
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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +783.1%
Contains more Fats +6067.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Contains more Other +874.2%
Contains more Water +641.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

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 Cassava
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 Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 12.01g 1.36g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.28g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 38.06g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 160kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 27.2g 1.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 16mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.27mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 271mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 2.48mg 0.34mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.1mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.384mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 13IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.19mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 20.6mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.087mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.048mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.854mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.088mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 27µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.9µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.075g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.048g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
16%
Cassava

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 - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.