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Cayenne pepper vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and cervelat different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less sodium.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +985.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1544.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +674.6%
Contains more IronIron +282.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.56mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6076.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1600.6%
Contains more OtherOther +67.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.3%
Contains more FatsFats +76.2%
Contains more WaterWater +461.2%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +371.6%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.22mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.26mg 168%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Iron 7.8mg 2.04mg 72%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.3µg 66%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 16.6mg 66%
Sodium 30mg 1300mg 55%
Potassium 2014mg 260mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.2g 48%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.33mg 45%
Saturated fat 3.26g 11.51g 38%
Magnesium 152mg 14mg 33%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.31mg 27%
Folate 106µg 2µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 12.97g 26%
Phosphorus 293mg 111mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Copper 0.373mg 0.15mg 25%
Selenium 8.8µg 20.3µg 21%
Fats 17.27g 30.43g 20%
Carbs 56.63g 3.33g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.15mg 15%
Calcium 148mg 9mg 14%
Protein 12.01g 17.45g 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Choline 51.5mg 78.9mg 5%
Calories 318kcal 362kcal 2%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.56mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cervelat
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.