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Cayenne pepper vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and chives?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet chives are higher in vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 745% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has 142 times more vitamin E than chives. While cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of vitamin E, chives have only 0.21mg.
  • The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is lower.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Chives, raw types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.4%
Contains more IronIron +387.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +877.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +854.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +699.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1675.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +890.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~105µg

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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2265.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1201.8%
Contains more OtherOther +504%
Contains more WaterWater +1026.1%

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
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2794.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3034.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 218µg 207%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.21mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.138mg 178%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 212.7µg 110%
Fiber 27.2g 2.5g 99%
Iron 7.8mg 1.6mg 78%
Manganese 2mg 0.373mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.115mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.267g 54%
Potassium 2014mg 296mg 51%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.647mg 50%
Phosphorus 293mg 58mg 34%
Magnesium 152mg 42mg 26%
Fats 17.27g 0.73g 25%
Copper 0.373mg 0.157mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.078mg 21%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 58.1mg 20%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.56mg 17%
Carbs 56.63g 4.35g 17%
Protein 12.01g 3.27g 17%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.146g 14%
Calories 318kcal 30kcal 14%
Selenium 8.8µg 0.9µg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 5.2mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.095g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Calcium 148mg 92mg 6%
Sodium 30mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.85g N/A
Folate 106µg 105µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.