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Cayenne pepper vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Hummus different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Hummus is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Cayenne pepper is 173% higher.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Hummus, commercial 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Iron +219.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.5%
Contains more Potassium +783.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +158.7%
Contains more Selenium +238.5%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Iron +219.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.5%
Contains more Potassium +783.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +158.7%
Contains more Selenium +238.5%
Contains more Copper +41.3%

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
9
:
1
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +138600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1125%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
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%
Hummus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +138600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1125%
Contains more Folate +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Carbs +296.3%
Contains more Other +272.8%
Contains more Water +727.2%
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
Hummus
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Carbs +296.3%
Contains more Other +272.8%
Contains more Water +727.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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2
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.9%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Hummus
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 8.29g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 7.9g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 9.6g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 14.29g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 166kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Hummus
Fiber 27.2g 6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 38mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.44mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 71mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 176mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 228mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 379mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 1.83mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 2mg 0.773mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 2.6µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 30IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.18mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.064mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.582mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.2mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 83µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.613g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.