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Cayenne pepper vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Cheddar Cheese

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 195% more than Cheddar 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
6
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4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +5471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Potassium +2550%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +1143.3%
Contains more Manganese +7307.4%
Contains more Calcium +379.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +223.9%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +5471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +463%
Contains more Potassium +2550%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +1143.3%
Contains more Manganese +7307.4%
Contains more Calcium +379.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +3250.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4101.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3612.1%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3245.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3250.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4101.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3612.1%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3245.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +1732.7%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +359.9%
Cayenne pepper
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
Cheddar Cheese
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 Carbs +1732.7%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +359.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.2%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
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. Cheddar 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.