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Cayenne pepper vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cayenne pepper and chinook salmon

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 822% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than cayenne pepper (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.8%
Contains more IronIron +757.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10426.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +431.8%

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% 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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1763.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-228.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.2%
Contains more WaterWater +714.9%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.214g

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 149µg 215%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.462mg 153%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.91mg 86%
Manganese 2mg 0.019mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 4.1mg 80%
Selenium 8.8µg 46.8µg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.154mg 59%
Potassium 2014mg 505mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.662g 38%
Copper 0.373mg 0.053mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Protein 12.01g 25.72g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.044mg 24%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Folate 106µg 35µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 17%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.56mg 17%
Calcium 148mg 28mg 12%
Phosphorus 293mg 371mg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 10.045mg 8%
Magnesium 152mg 122mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 5.742g 7%
Fats 17.27g 13.38g 6%
Calories 318kcal 231kcal 4%
Sodium 30mg 60mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Saturated fat 3.26g 3.214g 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $12.5)
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

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.