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Cayenne pepper vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cayenne pepper and Brunost

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 194% more.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%

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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3638.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.315mg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more FatsFats +70.9%
Contains more WaterWater +67%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +792.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +186.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Brunost Opinion
Calories 318kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 12.01g 9.65g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 56.63g 42.65g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 70mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 2014mg 1409mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.52mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Brunost
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 1.14mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 30mg 600mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1113IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 334µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.315mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.813mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.271mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 19.16g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.938g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.