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Cayenne pepper vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Edam different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Edam is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 204% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cheese, edam are the varieties 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
6
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +1672.7%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +971.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +936.1%
Contains more Manganese +18081.8%
Contains more Calcium +393.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1672.7%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +971.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +936.1%
Contains more Manganese +18081.8%
Contains more Calcium +393.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.8%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +4943.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10511%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3123.7%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3391.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4943.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10511%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3123.7%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3391.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +3860.1%
Contains more Other +43.1%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Water +416.3%
Cayenne pepper
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
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +3860.1%
Contains more Other +43.1%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Water +416.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1158.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.5%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1158.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Edam Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 1.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 24.99g Edam
Fats 17.27g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 56.63g 1.43g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 10.34g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 731mg Edam
Iron 7.8mg 0.44mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 2014mg 188mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 812mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.373mg 0.036mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.011mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 41610IU 825IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 243µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.24mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.037mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.389mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.082mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.076mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 16µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 17.572g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.665g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.