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Cayenne pepper vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Chorizo

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 231% more than Chorizo.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +390.6%
Contains more Magnesium +744.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +406%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +366.3%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +390.6%
Contains more Magnesium +744.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +406%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +366.3%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.3%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.3%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +2944.6%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Fats +121.6%
Contains more Water +295.7%
Cayenne pepper
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
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +2944.6%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Fats +121.6%
Contains more Water +295.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.1%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 1.86g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 17.27g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 56.63g 1.86g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 10.34g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 8mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.59mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 150mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 398mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1235mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.373mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.22mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.3mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 5.131mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.53mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.6µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 14.38g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.46g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.12g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.