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Cayenne pepper vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Cocoa solids?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 379% higher.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this comparison.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.3%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +915.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%

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% 2497% 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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29730%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1976.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.2%
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +168.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g
~equal in Other ~5.8g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1802.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 318kcal 228kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 17.27g 13.7g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 20.9g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 152mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 148mg 128mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1524mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 10.34g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 27.2g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.373mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 2.48mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 293mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 30mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.1mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 8.8µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.078mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.241mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.185mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.118mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.5µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 32µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 12mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 8.07g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.44g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cocoa solids
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.81g)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.