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Cayenne pepper vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Groat different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Folate, however, Groat is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Buckwheat are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.8%
Contains more IronIron +254.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.3µg

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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Groat
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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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +407.9%
Contains more OtherOther +187.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +705.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Groat Opinion
Calories 318kcal 343kcal Groat
Protein 12.01g 13.25g Groat
Fats 17.27g 3.4g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 61.5g Groat
Carbs 56.63g 71.5g Groat
Magnesium 152mg 231mg Groat
Calcium 148mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 460mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.2mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Groat
Fiber 27.2g 10g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 1.1mg Groat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.4mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 347mg Groat
Sodium 30mg 1mg Groat
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1.3mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 8.3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.101mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.425mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 7.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.21mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 30µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 1.04g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.039g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Groat
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.