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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 RAE, 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 of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Lamb.

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +770.6%
Contains more Iron +314.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +549.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +213.4%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +770.6%
Contains more Iron +314.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +549.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +213.4%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21207.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1645.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21207.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1645.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +636.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Water +567.3%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +636.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Water +567.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.7%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 17.27g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 294kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Lamb
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 17mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.88mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 23mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 188mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 310mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 72mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.373mg 0.119mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.022mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.14mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
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
Folate 106µg 18µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 80.3µg 4.6µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 8.83g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.51g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Lamb
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
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 contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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.