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Cayenne pepper vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and English muffins

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, and magnesium in cayenne pepper is higher than in English muffins.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 764 times less vitamin C than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of vitamin C, while English muffins have 0.1mg.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1437.4%
Contains more IronIron +776.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5597.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +186.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56%
Contains more FatsFats +859.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +151.7%
Contains more WaterWater +423%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +810.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +842.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.043mg 185%
Fiber 27.2g 2.7g 98%
Iron 7.8mg 0.89mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.1mg 85%
Manganese 2mg 0.357mg 71%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.154mg 59%
Potassium 2014mg 131mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.888g 50%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.566mg 45%
Magnesium 152mg 21mg 31%
Copper 0.373mg 0.129mg 27%
Fats 17.27g 1.8g 24%
Phosphorus 293mg 133mg 23%
Sodium 30mg 464mg 19%
Folate 106µg 37µg 17%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.7mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.259g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.181mg 12%
Calcium 148mg 52mg 10%
Protein 12.01g 7.7g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.302g 6%
Calories 318kcal 235kcal 4%
Carbs 56.63g 46g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.