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Cayenne pepper vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and miso

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin B2, and manganese in cayenne pepper is higher than in miso.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 830% more than miso.
  • The amount of sodium in cayenne pepper is lower.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Miso.

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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 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +859%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.56mg

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% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51925%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +860.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1131.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +174.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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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13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +187.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.2%
Contains more WaterWater +434.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%
~equal in Protein ~12.79g

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
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%

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 Miso
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Miso DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 4µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.01mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.199mg 173%
Sodium 30mg 3728mg 161%
Fiber 27.2g 5.4g 87%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 2.49mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.233mg 53%
Potassium 2014mg 210mg 53%
Manganese 2mg 0.859mg 50%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.906mg 49%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 29.3µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.884g 37%
Magnesium 152mg 48mg 25%
Folate 106µg 19µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.098mg 19%
Phosphorus 293mg 159mg 19%
Fats 17.27g 6.01g 17%
Carbs 56.63g 25.37g 10%
Saturated fat 3.26g 1.025g 10%
Calcium 148mg 57mg 9%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Calories 318kcal 198kcal 6%
Copper 0.373mg 0.42mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 1.118g 4%
Choline 51.5mg 72.2mg 4%
Selenium 8.8µg 7µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Protein 12.01g 12.79g 2%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.56mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 6.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Miso
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
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.235g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3698mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.