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Cayenne pepper vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Kiwi different?

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Kiwi.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 39 times more Vitamin B6 than Kiwi. While Cayenne pepper contains 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, Kiwi contains only 0.063mg.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Kiwifruit, green, raw 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%
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +794.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.5%
Contains more IronIron +2416.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1671.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +761.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1940.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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%
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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 309% 5.2% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47727.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3576%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2451.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3788.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +99.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +324%
Contains more CholineCholine +560.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.3%
~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
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +953.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3221.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +286.3%
Contains more OtherOther +890.2%
Contains more WaterWater +931.9%

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
Kiwi
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8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5751.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2816.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Kiwi Opinion
Calories 318kcal 61kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 1.14g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.52g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 92.7mg Kiwi
Net carbs 29.43g 11.66g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 14.66g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 17mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 34mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 312mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.31mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 8.99g Kiwi
Fiber 27.2g 3g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.14mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 34mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 3mg Kiwi
Vitamin A 41610IU 87IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 4µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.46mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.098mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.027mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.025mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.341mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Kiwi
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.063mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 40.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 25µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.029g Kiwi
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.047g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.287g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.015mg Kiwi
Threonine 0.047mg Kiwi
Isoleucine 0.051mg Kiwi
Leucine 0.066mg Kiwi
Lysine 0.061mg Kiwi
Methionine 0.024mg Kiwi
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Kiwi
Valine 0.057mg Kiwi
Histidine 0.027mg Kiwi
Fructose 4.35g Kiwi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Kiwi
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
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
14%
Kiwi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi
Kiwi is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.