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Cayenne pepper vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and crab meat different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B2, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than crab meat.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than crab meat (0).

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +668.7%
Contains more IronIron +926.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +354.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~280mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23022.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +549.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1261.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +1021.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +287.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +863.4%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1386.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1461.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

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 Crab meat
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Vitamin A 2081µg 9µg 230%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.18mg 175%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Copper 0.373mg 1.182mg 90%
Iron 7.8mg 0.76mg 88%
Manganese 2mg 0.04mg 85%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 7.6mg 76%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.055mg 66%
Selenium 8.8µg 40µg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.536g 52%
Potassium 2014mg 262mg 52%
Zinc 2.48mg 7.62mg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.34mg 46%
Sodium 30mg 1072mg 45%
Fats 17.27g 1.54g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.053mg 23%
Magnesium 152mg 63mg 21%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Protein 12.01g 19.35g 15%
Folate 106µg 51µg 14%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.133g 14%
Calories 318kcal 97kcal 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calcium 148mg 59mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.185g 6%
Phosphorus 293mg 280mg 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.