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Cayenne pepper vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Endive

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Endive has more Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 219% higher.
  • Endive has 123 times less Vitamin B6 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive has 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Endive, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +913.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +541.4%
Contains more IronIron +839.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +946.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%

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% 2497% 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 22% 130% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1820.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6679.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2075.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12150%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +34%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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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3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +860.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8535%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1590.4%
Contains more OtherOther +328.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1065.1%

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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35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9520.7%
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 Endive
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Endive Opinion
Calories 318kcal 17kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 1.25g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.2g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 6.5mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 0.25g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 3.35g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 52mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 314mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.83mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 27.2g 3.1g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.099mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.79mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 28mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 22mg Endive
Vitamin A 41610IU 2167IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 108µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.44mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.42mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.08mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.075mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 231µg Endive
Folate 106µg 142µg Endive
Choline 51.5mg 16.8mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.048g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.004g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.087g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Endive
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
74%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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)

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.