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Cayenne pepper vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and eggnog different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than eggnog in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 828% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than cayenne pepper (32).

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Eggnog types were 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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1120.6%
Contains more IronIron +3800%
Contains more CopperCopper +2769.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +439.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.5%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4993.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3427.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~52.2mg

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164%
Contains more FatsFats +312.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +603.5%
Contains more OtherOther +801.5%
Contains more WaterWater +925.3%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4127.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.5%

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 Eggnog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Eggnog DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 59µg 225%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.21mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.05mg 185%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.2mg 95%
Manganese 2mg 0.005mg 87%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.5mg 83%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.19mg 56%
Potassium 2014mg 165mg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.105mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.198g 54%
Copper 0.373mg 0.013mg 40%
Magnesium 152mg 19mg 32%
Folate 106µg 1µg 26%
Phosphorus 293mg 109mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.034mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Fats 17.27g 4.19g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.46mg 18%
Carbs 56.63g 8.05g 16%
Protein 12.01g 4.55g 15%
Calories 318kcal 88kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Selenium 8.8µg 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 1.302g 4%
Saturated fat 3.26g 2.591g 3%
Calcium 148mg 130mg 2%
Sodium 30mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 8.05g N/A
Choline 51.5mg 52.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.