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Cayenne pepper vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Cod liver oil

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 3102% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +479%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +479%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1598.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.3%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1598.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.3%

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 Cod liver oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 10.34g Cod liver oil
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 2.48mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 570mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 22.608g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Cod liver oil
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
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.