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Cayenne pepper vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Cheese

  • The amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A needs 195% more than Cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +463%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2550%
Contains more IronIron +5471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1143.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7307.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +379.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.9%

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%
Cheese
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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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3250.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3612.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3245.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +292.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1732.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.4%
Contains more FatsFats +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +359.9%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +236.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cheese Opinion
Calories 318kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 12.01g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 17.27g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 3.09g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 3.09g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 152mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 2014mg 76mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.14mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.03mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 293mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 30mg 653mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1242IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 330µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.71mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 2mg 0.027mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.029mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.428mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.059mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.066mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.4µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 27µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.917g Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 16.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 18.867g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.421g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.607g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.