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Cayenne pepper vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Daikon

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Daikon in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Radishes, oriental, 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 +448.1%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +1173.9%
Contains more Potassium +787.2%
Contains more Zinc +1553.3%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
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 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +448.1%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +1173.9%
Contains more Potassium +787.2%
Contains more Zinc +1553.3%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +5163.2%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%

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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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4495%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5226.1%
Contains more Folate +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%
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% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4495%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5226.1%
Contains more Folate +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1901.7%
Contains more Fats +17170%
Contains more Carbs +1281.2%
Contains more Other +941.4%
Contains more Water +1075.4%
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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +1901.7%
Contains more Fats +17170%
Contains more Carbs +1281.2%
Contains more Other +941.4%
Contains more Water +1075.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16076.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16076.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 2.5g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.6g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.1g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 4.1g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 18kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 27.2g 1.6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.4mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 16mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 23mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 227mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 2.48mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.115mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.038mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 22mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.2mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.046mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 28µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.017g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.045g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Daikon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.