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Cayenne pepper vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Gratin

  • Gratin contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Magnesium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 224% higher.
  • Gratin has 15 times less Fiber than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 27.2g of Fiber, while Gratin has 1.8g.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 +24.4%
Contains more Iron +1118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +408.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +259.4%
Contains more Copper +133.1%
Contains more Manganese +1142.2%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +24.4%
Contains more Iron +1118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +408.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +259.4%
Contains more Copper +133.1%
Contains more Manganese +1142.2%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +15661.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +671.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1308%
Contains more Folate +863.6%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15661.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +671.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1308%
Contains more Folate +863.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +402.5%
Contains more Other +190.4%
Contains more Water +819.3%
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
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +402.5%
Contains more Other +190.4%
Contains more Water +819.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2932.6%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2932.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 9.47g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 5.06g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 7.59g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 11.27g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 132kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Gratin
Fiber 27.2g 1.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 119mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.64mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 20mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 113mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 396mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 433mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.69mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.16mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.161mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 264IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 64µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 9.9mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.064mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.116mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.993mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.174mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 11µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 4.733g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 2.149g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.276g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.473g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.