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Cayenne pepper vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Coconut

  • Coconut has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 231% more than Coconut.
  • Coconut contains 402 times less Vitamin K than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 80.3µg of Vitamin K, while Coconut contains 0.2µg.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +957.1%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +465.7%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +957.1%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +465.7%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4495%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4437%
Contains more Folate +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +40050%
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%
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% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4495%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4437%
Contains more Folate +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +40050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.7%
Contains more Carbs +271.8%
Contains more Other +529.2%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Water +483.7%
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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +260.7%
Contains more Carbs +271.8%
Contains more Other +529.2%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Water +483.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2186.9%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2186.9%

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 Coconut
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 Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 6.23g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 3.33g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 56.63g 15.23g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 354kcal Coconut
Sugar 10.34g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 27.2g 9g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 14mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.43mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 32mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 113mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 356mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 2.48mg 1.1mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 2mg 1.5mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.24mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 3.3mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.066mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.54mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.054mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 26µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.2µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 3.26g 29.698g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 1.425g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.366g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.