Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cayenne pepper vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between cayenne pepper and game raw

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium; however, game raw is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than game raw.
  • The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Game meat, deer, raw.

Infographic

Cayenne pepper vs Game raw infographic
Infographic link

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 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2860%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +129.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4778%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.2%

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 0% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14815%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +562.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2550%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +613.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +475.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.2%
Contains more WaterWater +813.9%

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
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +310.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1680.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%

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 Game raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Game raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.31µg 263%
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.2mg 198%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.37mg 160%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Manganese 2mg 0.041mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.1µg 66%
Iron 7.8mg 3.4mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.47g 53%
Potassium 2014mg 318mg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.48mg 34%
Magnesium 152mg 23mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Folate 106µg 4µg 26%
Fats 17.27g 2.42g 23%
Protein 12.01g 22.96g 22%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.37mg 15%
Calcium 148mg 5mg 14%
Copper 0.373mg 0.253mg 13%
Phosphorus 293mg 202mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.95g 11%
Calories 318kcal 120kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.22mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.67g 5%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.09mg 4%
Selenium 8.8µg 9.7µg 2%
Sodium 30mg 51mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Threonine 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 1.135mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Game raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
221%
Cayenne pepper
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.