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Cayenne pepper vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cayenne pepper and ground beef?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% higher.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +794.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +348.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +735.7%
Contains more IronIron +243.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24758.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +687.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2669%
Contains more FolateFolate +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +152.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.8%
Contains more WaterWater +625.1%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1951.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.3%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 3µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.12mg 198%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.311mg 165%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Manganese 2mg 0.009mg 87%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 2.27mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.9µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.171mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.408g 53%
Potassium 2014mg 241mg 52%
Copper 0.373mg 0.079mg 33%
Magnesium 152mg 17mg 32%
Zinc 2.48mg 5.84mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.026mg 29%
Folate 106µg 7µg 25%
Protein 12.01g 23.87g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.051mg 23%
Selenium 8.8µg 19.1µg 19%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Phosphorus 293mg 166mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.26g 6.073g 13%
Calcium 148mg 33mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7.322g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 73.2mg 4%
Calories 318kcal 241kcal 4%
Fats 17.27g 15.37g 3%
Sodium 30mg 73mg 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Ground beef
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.813g)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.