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Cayenne pepper vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Mackerel

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +124.2%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +287.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +273%
Contains more Selenium +734.1%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +124.2%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +287.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +273%
Contains more Selenium +734.1%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +26403.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.6%
Contains more Folate +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +929.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +26403.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.6%
Contains more Folate +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +929.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
1
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Water +434.2%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Cayenne pepper
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
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Water +434.2%
Contains more Other +121.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.5%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 17.27g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 305kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 66mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.4mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 60mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 254mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 520mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 4450mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 1.1mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.1mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 41610IU 157IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 47µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 2.38mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.19mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.3mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.41mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 15µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 80.3µg 7.8µg Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 7.148g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 6.21g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4420mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.