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Cayenne pepper vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and fenugreek

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, potassium, manganese, and folate; however, fenugreek is richer in iron and copper.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 831% more than fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek has 25 times less vitamin C than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of vitamin C, while fenugreek has 3mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +329.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~296mg

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2446.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +86%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.322mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +169.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
~equal in Carbs ~58.35g
~equal in Water ~8.84g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 7.8mg 33.53mg 322%
Vitamin A 2081µg 3µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.6mg 142%
Copper 0.373mg 1.11mg 82%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 3mg 82%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.64mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.366mg 43%
Potassium 2014mg 770mg 37%
Manganese 2mg 1.228mg 34%
Protein 12.01g 23g 22%
Fats 17.27g 6.41g 17%
Folate 106µg 57µg 12%
Fiber 27.2g 24.6g 10%
Magnesium 152mg 191mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.26g 1.46g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Selenium 8.8µg 6.3µg 5%
Calcium 148mg 176mg 3%
Sodium 30mg 67mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.322mg 1%
Carbs 56.63g 58.35g 1%
Calories 318kcal 323kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.43g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Zinc 2.48mg 2.5mg 0%
Phosphorus 293mg 296mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.