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Cayenne pepper vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Espresso

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Espresso in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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 Calcium +7300%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +4085.7%
Contains more Potassium +1651.3%
Contains more Zinc +4860%
Contains more Copper +646%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +7300%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +4085.7%
Contains more Potassium +1651.3%
Contains more Zinc +4860%
Contains more Copper +646%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +38100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122400%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin C +38100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122400%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9908.3%
Contains more Fats +9494.4%
Contains more Carbs +3291%
Contains more Other +2526.1%
Contains more Water +1114.9%
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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +9908.3%
Contains more Fats +9494.4%
Contains more Carbs +3291%
Contains more Other +2526.1%
Contains more Water +1114.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8997.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8997.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

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 Espresso
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 1.67g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.12g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.18g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 1.67g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 9kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Espresso
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 80mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 7mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 115mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 14mg Espresso
Zinc 2.48mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.01mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.2mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.001mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.177mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 5.207mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.002mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.092g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.092g Cayenne pepper

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Cayenne pepper Espresso
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso 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)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.