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Cayenne pepper vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and caviar

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, and manganese, while caviar has more vitamin B12, selenium, and choline.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 833% more than cayenne pepper.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1012.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.8%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +644.3%

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.
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%
Caviar
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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 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +667.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +112%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +853.2%

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1315.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
Contains more WaterWater +490.1%
~equal in Fats ~17.9g
~equal in Other ~6g

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg 833%
Vitamin A 2081µg 271µg 201%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.89mg 186%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.32mg 164%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Selenium 8.8µg 65.5µg 103%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Manganese 2mg 0.05mg 85%
Choline 51.5mg 490.9mg 80%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 70%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.6µg 66%
Sodium 30mg 1500mg 64%
Potassium 2014mg 181mg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.12mg 54%
Iron 7.8mg 11.88mg 51%
Magnesium 152mg 300mg 35%
Copper 0.373mg 0.11mg 29%
Protein 12.01g 24.6g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.62mg 23%
Carbs 56.63g 4g 18%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Folate 106µg 50µg 14%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.95mg 14%
Calcium 148mg 275mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.19mg 12%
Phosphorus 293mg 356mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 7.405g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 4.631g 5%
Saturated fat 3.26g 4.06g 4%
Calories 318kcal 264kcal 3%
Fats 17.27g 17.9g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 4g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $97.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.