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Cayenne pepper vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and lamb

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, while lamb has more vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A 231% more than lamb.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +770.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +549.7%
Contains more IronIron +314.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8990.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1645.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.9%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +636.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.2%
Contains more FatsFats +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +567.3%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +220.7%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb Opinion
Calories 318kcal 294kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 17.27g 20.94g Lamb
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 152mg 23mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 17mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 310mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.88mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Lamb
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.119mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 293mg 188mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 72mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.14mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 2mg 0.022mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.1mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.25mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.66mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 80.3µg 4.6µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 18µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 3.26g 8.83g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.51g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.57g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.