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Cayenne pepper vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cayenne pepper and ham

  • Ham has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than ham.
  • Cayenne pepper has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +985.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +601.7%
Contains more IronIron +427%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3603.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.6%

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%
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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% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11832%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%

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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +212.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3675.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more WaterWater +740.6%

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
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1450%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.62g

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 Ham
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.25mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.4mg 158%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Manganese 2mg 0.054mg 85%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 1.48mg 79%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.202mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.54g 52%
Sodium 30mg 1203mg 51%
Potassium 2014mg 287mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.754mg 36%
Magnesium 152mg 14mg 33%
Copper 0.373mg 0.079mg 33%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.023mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Folate 106µg 3µg 26%
Selenium 8.8µg 19.5µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Carbs 56.63g 1.5g 18%
Fats 17.27g 5.53g 18%
Protein 12.01g 20.93g 18%
Calcium 148mg 8mg 14%
Phosphorus 293mg 196mg 14%
Calories 318kcal 145kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.26g 1.81g 7%
Choline 51.5mg 85.1mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.88mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Net carbs 29.43g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 2.62g 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1173mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.