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Cayenne pepper vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Dates different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Dates in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Dates .
  • Cayenne pepper contains 597 times more Vitamin E than Dates . Cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of Vitamin E , while Dates contain 0.05mg.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Dates, deglet noor 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.
Contains more Calcium +279.5%
Contains more Iron +664.7%
Contains more Magnesium +253.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.6%
Contains more Potassium +207%
Contains more Zinc +755.2%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +663.4%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +279.5%
Contains more Iron +664.7%
Contains more Magnesium +253.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.6%
Contains more Potassium +207%
Contains more Zinc +755.2%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +663.4%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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 +416000%
Contains more Vitamin E +59560%
Contains more Vitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +583%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1384.8%
Contains more Folate +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2874.1%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +416000%
Contains more Vitamin E +59560%
Contains more Vitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +583%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1384.8%
Contains more Folate +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2874.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +390.2%
Contains more Fats +4328.2%
Contains more Other +277.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +155%
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
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +390.2%
Contains more Fats +4328.2%
Contains more Other +277.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +155%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7538.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43952.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7538.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43952.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Dates Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 67.03g Dates
Protein 12.01g 2.45g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.39g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 75.03g Dates
Calories 318kcal 282kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 10.34g 63.35g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 39mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.02mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 43mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 62mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 656mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 2.48mg 0.29mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.206mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.262mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 10IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.052mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.066mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.274mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.165mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 19µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.7µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.036g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.019g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.