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Cayenne pepper vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Port Salut

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin E needs 197% more than Port Salut.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cheese, port de salut.

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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
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +1714%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +1380.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +1595.5%
Contains more Manganese +18081.8%
Contains more Calcium +339.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1714%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +1380.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +1595.5%
Contains more Manganese +18081.8%
Contains more Calcium +339.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.6

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
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin A +3710.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4522.6%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
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%
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3710.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4522.6%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
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
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +9835.1%
Contains more Other +202%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Water +464.6%
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
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +9835.1%
Contains more Other +202%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Water +464.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.6%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0.57g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 17.27g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 56.63g 0.57g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 10.34g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 7.8mg 0.43mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 24mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 2014mg 136mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 534mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.373mg 0.022mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.011mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 41610IU 1092IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 315µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.24mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.014mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.24mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.06mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.053mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 18µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.4µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 16.691g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.729g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Port Salut
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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.431g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.