Cayenne pepper vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and eggs
- Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin K; however, eggs are richer in copper.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 215% more than eggs.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +196% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1498.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +555.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7592.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +436.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1296.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2796.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +397% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13495.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1924.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +470.5% |
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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4956.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +827% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.58g
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.267g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 149µg | 215% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 1.03mg | 192% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 2mg | 181% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.121mg | 179% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 0g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 0.026mg | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0mg | 85% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 1.19mg | 83% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 0.3µg | 67% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 126mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 0.064mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 1.414g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 293.8mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 30.8µg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 10mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.513mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.066mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 1.12g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 172mg | 17% |
| Folate | 106µg | 44µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.05mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 10.61g | 10% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 50mg | 10% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 155kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 4.077g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 12.58g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 3.267g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0070000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins