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Cayenne pepper vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cayenne pepper and edible mushroom

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than edible mushroom in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1588.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +1460%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4155.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
~equal in Selenium ~9.3µg

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%
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3538.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2255.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +523.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +197.7%
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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4979.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1637.1%
Contains more OtherOther +602.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1048.4%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5131.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

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 Edible mushroom
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.01mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.104mg 180%
Fiber 27.2g 1g 105%
Iron 7.8mg 0.5mg 91%
Manganese 2mg 0.047mg 85%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 2.1mg 83%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.16g 55%
Potassium 2014mg 318mg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.402mg 40%
Magnesium 152mg 9mg 34%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.607mg 32%
Phosphorus 293mg 86mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 30%
Fats 17.27g 0.34g 26%
Folate 106µg 17µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.081mg 21%
Protein 12.01g 3.09g 18%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.52mg 18%
Carbs 56.63g 3.26g 18%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.05g 15%
Calories 318kcal 22kcal 15%
Calcium 148mg 3mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0g 7%
Copper 0.373mg 0.318mg 6%
Choline 51.5mg 17.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Selenium 8.8µg 9.3µg 1%
Sodium 30mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Edible mushroom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.