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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.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

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% 694% 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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +530.6%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 330µg 195%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.71mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.066mg 183%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.14mg 96%
Manganese 2mg 0.027mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Saturated fat 3.26g 18.867g 71%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.4µg 65%
Potassium 2014mg 76mg 57%
Calcium 148mg 710mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.059mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.421g 46%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.428mg 38%
Copper 0.373mg 0.03mg 38%
Selenium 8.8µg 28.5µg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Magnesium 152mg 27mg 30%
Sodium 30mg 653mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.029mg 25%
Fats 17.27g 33.31g 25%
Phosphorus 293mg 455mg 23%
Protein 12.01g 22.87g 22%
Folate 106µg 27µg 20%
Carbs 56.63g 3.09g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 9.246g 16%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.64mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Choline 51.5mg 16.5mg 6%
Calories 318kcal 404kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Net carbs 29.43g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

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
221%
Cayenne pepper
35%
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.