Cayenne pepper vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Dried thyme
- Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Dried thyme has more Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, and Folate.
- Dried thyme covers your daily need of Iron 1448% more than Cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper contains 11 times more Vitamin A than Dried thyme. While Cayenne pepper contains 2081µg of Vitamin A, Dried thyme contains only 190µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, thyme, dried.
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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 | +147.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1177% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1484.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.4% |
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 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +995% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +298.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2035.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.5% |
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:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
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Water
~7.79g
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
2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +485.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +603.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 318kcal | 276kcal |
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| Protein | 12.01g | 9.11g |
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| Fats | 17.27g | 7.43g |
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| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 50mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.43g | 26.94g |
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| Carbs | 56.63g | 63.94g |
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| Magnesium | 152mg | 220mg |
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| Calcium | 148mg | 1890mg |
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| Potassium | 2014mg | 814mg |
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| Iron | 7.8mg | 123.6mg |
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| Sugar | 10.34g | 1.71g |
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| Fiber | 27.2g | 37g |
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| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.86mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 6.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 293mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin A | 41610IU | 3800IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 190µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 7.48mg |
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| Manganese | 2mg | 7.867mg |
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| Selenium | 8.8µg | 4.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.399mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 4.94mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 1714.5µg |
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| Folate | 106µg | 274µg |
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| Choline | 51.5mg | 43.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 2.73g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.75g | 0.47g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 1.19g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.186mg |
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| Threonine | 0.252mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.468mg |
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| Leucine | 0.43mg |
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| Lysine | 0.207mg |
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| Valine | 0.502mg |
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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
360%
423%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
703%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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)