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Cayenne pepper vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Guava

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, however, Guava is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 228% more than Guava.
  • Guava has 41 times less Vitamin E than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of Vitamin E , while Guava has 0.73mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Guavas, common, raw.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +590.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +632.5%
Contains more Potassium +383%
Contains more Zinc +978.3%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +590.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +632.5%
Contains more Potassium +383%
Contains more Zinc +978.3%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
2
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin A +6568.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3986.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2127.3%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2988.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +198.8%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6568.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3986.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2127.3%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2988.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +198.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Protein +371%
Contains more Fats +1717.9%
Contains more Carbs +295.5%
Contains more Other +337.7%
Contains more Water +903.7%
Cayenne pepper
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
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +371%
Contains more Fats +1717.9%
Contains more Carbs +295.5%
Contains more Other +337.7%
Contains more Water +903.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1987.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1987.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

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 Guava
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 Guava Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 8.92g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.55g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.95g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 14.32g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 68kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 8.92g Guava
Fiber 27.2g 5.4g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.26mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 22mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 40mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 417mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 2.48mg 0.23mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.23mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.6µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 624IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 31µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.73mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.067mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.084mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.11mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 49µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.6µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.272g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.087g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.401g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Guava
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
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.