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Cayenne pepper vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cayenne pepper and chestnut

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium than chestnut.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 12 times more vitamin B3 than chestnut. Cayenne pepper contains 8.701mg of vitamin B3, while chestnut contains 0.731mg.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.7%
Contains more IronIron +350.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +892%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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% 694% 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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +951.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +500.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1151.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104%
Contains more OtherOther +750.7%
Contains more WaterWater +746.6%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +477.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1435.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.233mg 171%
Fiber 27.2g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 1.73mg 76%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.104mg 63%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 26.7mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.545g 52%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.731mg 50%
Manganese 2mg 0.854mg 50%
Potassium 2014mg 715mg 38%
Phosphorus 293mg 99mg 28%
Fats 17.27g 1.38g 24%
Magnesium 152mg 54mg 23%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.25mg 20%
Protein 12.01g 2g 20%
Folate 106µg 38µg 17%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.148mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.26g 14%
Copper 0.373mg 0.472mg 11%
Calcium 148mg 46mg 10%
Carbs 56.63g 27.76g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 318kcal 131kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.476g 6%
Net carbs 29.43g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Sodium 30mg 27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Chestnut
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.