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Cayenne pepper vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Roquefort

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 199% more than Roquefort.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2113.2%
Contains more IronIron +1292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +997.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3874.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1085.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1875.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2731.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +389.2%
~equal in Other ~6.44g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +208.1%

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 Roquefort
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Roquefort Opinion
Calories 318kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 12.01g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 17.27g 30.64g Roquefort
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 2g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 2g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 2014mg 91mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.56mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Roquefort
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.034mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.08mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 30mg 1809mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1047IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 294µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.03mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.586mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.734mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.124mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 49µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 19.263g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.32g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.