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

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Cheese sandwich

  • Cheese sandwich contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 229% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 51 times less Vitamin C than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C, while Cheese sandwich has 1.5mg.
  • Cayenne pepper is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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.
Contains more Iron +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +558.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Copper +133.1%
Contains more Manganese +84.7%
Contains more Calcium +37.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +176.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +558.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Copper +133.1%
Contains more Manganese +84.7%
Contains more Calcium +37.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +176.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +58505.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +838.7%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.358
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +58505.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +838.7%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.358

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Water +151.6%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
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% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Water +151.6%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.166
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.166

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 12.01g 9.8g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 56.63g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 318kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 10.34g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 27.2g 3.1g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 7.8mg 2.62mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 54mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 2014mg 306mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 839mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.87mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.16mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1.083mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 41610IU 71IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 21µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.427mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.185mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.261mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 64µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 4.129g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cheese sandwich
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%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 809mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.