Cayenne pepper vs. Dried rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and dried rosemary?
- Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and potassium, yet dried rosemary is higher in iron, calcium, fiber, and folate.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 770% more.
- Cayenne pepper has 9 times more vitamin B3 than dried rosemary. While cayenne pepper has 8.701mg of vitamin B3, dried rosemary has only 1mg.
We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, rosemary, dried types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +110.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +764.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +275% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +24.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1234% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +770.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +189.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
15.22 g
Carbs:
64.06 g
Water:
9.31 g
Other:
6.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
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Other
~6.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.339 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +257.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.014g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 7.8mg | 29.25mg | 268% |
Vitamin A | 2081µg | 156µg | 214% |
Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
Calcium | 148mg | 1280mg | 113% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Fiber | 27.2g | 42.6g | 62% |
Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 1.74mg | 55% |
Folate | 106µg | 307µg | 50% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1mg | 48% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 2.339g | 40% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.428mg | 38% |
Phosphorus | 293mg | 70mg | 32% |
Potassium | 2014mg | 955mg | 31% |
Copper | 0.373mg | 0.55mg | 20% |
Saturated fat | 3.26g | 7.371g | 19% |
Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 61.2mg | 17% |
Magnesium | 152mg | 220mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.514mg | 16% |
Protein | 12.01g | 4.88g | 14% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 4.6µg | 8% |
Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.23mg | 7% |
Manganese | 2mg | 1.867mg | 6% |
Fats | 17.27g | 15.22g | 3% |
Carbs | 56.63g | 64.06g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 3.014g | 1% |
Calories | 318kcal | 331kcal | 1% |
Sodium | 30mg | 50mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 29.43g | 21.46g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | N/A |
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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%

87%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%

230%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Dried rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Dried rosemary is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?

Dried rosemary is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.111g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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 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.