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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, 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 for cayenne pepper is 816% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +971.3%
Contains more IronIron +1672.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +936.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18081.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +393.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +756.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10511%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3391.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 CarbsCarbs +3860.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more WaterWater +416.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1158.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 243µg 204%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.24mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.076mg 183%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.44mg 92%
Manganese 2mg 0.011mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.3µg 65%
Saturated fat 3.26g 17.572g 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Calcium 148mg 731mg 58%
Potassium 2014mg 188mg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.082mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.665g 51%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.389mg 41%
Copper 0.373mg 0.036mg 37%
Phosphorus 293mg 536mg 35%
Sodium 30mg 812mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Magnesium 152mg 30mg 29%
Protein 12.01g 24.99g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.037mg 24%
Folate 106µg 16µg 23%
Carbs 56.63g 1.43g 18%
Fats 17.27g 27.8g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 8.125g 13%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.75mg 12%
Selenium 8.8µg 14.5µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 15.4mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Calories 318kcal 357kcal 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
221%
Cayenne pepper
34%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
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.